Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q48: Consider the following statements regarding the narrative perspective of the story:
1. The story is told from a first-person perspective, allowing the reader direct access to the narrator's internal justifications and romantic fantasies.
2. Because the narrator is an "unreliable narrator," he admits to the reader that he likely hallucinated the entire existence of the girl.
3. The use of "I" creates an intimate tone that makes the narrator's eventual failure to act feel more personal and poignant to the reader.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Because the narrator is an "unreliable narrator," he admits to the reader that he likely hallucinated the entire existence of the girl.
3. The use of "I" creates an intimate tone that makes the narrator's eventual failure to act feel more personal and poignant to the reader.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.Structural Breakdown: First-person POV is essential for internal longing.
Historical/Related Context: The narrator is subjective, but not delusional.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 2 is incorrect because his inquiries with station staff confirm the girl's physical reality.