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Why does the narrator feel his sense of superiority fading towards the creature?
Why does the narrator feel his sense of superiority fading towards the creature?
- The creature was manifestly superior in competition.
- The creature challenged him on equal terms. (correct)
- The creature delivered itself into the narrator's hands.
- The narrator realized the noble qualities of the creature.
What made the narrator realize that he was a 'ridiculous figure'?
What made the narrator realize that he was a 'ridiculous figure'?
- Being magnanimous
- Feeling superior initially
- Being a thing for laughter and derision (correct)
- Reasserting his moral dignity
What was the significance of the creature sitting on the paper?
What was the significance of the creature sitting on the paper?
- It demonstrated the narrator's affection for the creature.
- It showed a lack of intelligence on the creature's part.
- It symbolized submission to the narrator's power. (correct)
- It indicated a reversal of roles between the two.
Why did the narrator decide to withdraw the sentence of death?
Why did the narrator decide to withdraw the sentence of death?
What did the narrator mean by saying, 'I have reprieved you'?
What did the narrator mean by saying, 'I have reprieved you'?
Why does the narrator refer to the creature as a 'foolish fellow'?
Why does the narrator refer to the creature as a 'foolish fellow'?
'I fancy that St. Francis would have called you 'little brother.'' What does this statement imply about the narrator's feelings towards the creature?
'I fancy that St. Francis would have called you 'little brother.'' What does this statement imply about the narrator's feelings towards the creature?
What is the primary reason for the narrator not desiring to kill the creature anymore?
What is the primary reason for the narrator not desiring to kill the creature anymore?
'But I shall not do it.' What does this statement reveal about the narrator's intentions?
'But I shall not do it.' What does this statement reveal about the narrator's intentions?
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