Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q36: Consider the following statements regarding the structural irony of the narrator's romantic declarations:
1. The narrative is heavily built on dramatic irony, where the narrator's grand internal vows are constantly contradicted by his physical paralysis at the station.
2. This irony demonstrates that the narrator's infatuation is largely self-serving, as he enjoys the feeling of being a romantic savior without doing any actual saving.
3. The narrator ultimately resolves this irony by writing and publishing a best-selling novel about the girl, thereby memorializing her in the real world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. This irony demonstrates that the narrator's infatuation is largely self-serving, as he enjoys the feeling of being a romantic savior without doing any actual saving.
3. The narrator ultimately resolves this irony by writing and publishing a best-selling novel about the girl, thereby memorializing her in the real world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.Structural Breakdown: Internal vows are met with physical paralysis.
Historical/Related Context: This gap proves he is a thinker, not a doer.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because there is no textual evidence he writes a novel.