9 Questions
Why does the narrator feel his sense of superiority fading towards the creature?
The creature challenged him on equal terms.
What made the narrator realize that he was a 'ridiculous figure'?
Being a thing for laughter and derision
What was the significance of the creature sitting on the paper?
It symbolized submission to the narrator's power.
Why did the narrator decide to withdraw the sentence of death?
To show mercy and be magnanimous
What did the narrator mean by saying, 'I have reprieved you'?
He had postponed killing the creature indefinitely.
Why does the narrator refer to the creature as a 'foolish fellow'?
To assert his own superiority
'I fancy that St. Francis would have called you 'little brother.'' What does this statement imply about the narrator's feelings towards the creature?
'Little brother' implies a familial or fraternal bond.
What is the primary reason for the narrator not desiring to kill the creature anymore?
'A sort of affection' from knowing the creature better
'But I shall not do it.' What does this statement reveal about the narrator's intentions?
'I shall not do it' signifies his willingness to spare the creature.
Explore the challenges faced by statesmen in preserving facts in their autobiographies and speeches, highlighting the need for ideal statesmen with exceptional memory and intellect. The text also discusses the commonality of good memory and the anecdote of a father's memory lapse during a sunny morning outing.
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