The Prisoner's Agony Analysis

False (B)

True (A)

<p>The narrator's confusion arose from his initial overestimation of the prison's size, likely due to his disorientation in the darkness and the fact that he walked in a circle without realizing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A piece of his own clothing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sulphurous lustre = The light source that allowed the narrator to see in the prison Pit = A circular opening in the center of the prison floor Pendulum = A device hanging from the ceiling that initially seemed like a clock pendulum Serge = A piece of cloth mentioned when describing the narrator's initial movement in the cell Rats = Creatures that were attracted to the scent of meat in the prison</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The slow, inevitable descent of the pendulum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>chin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The moral horrors of the dungeon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pendulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loaf and pitcher = Food and water left for the narrator Circular pit = Deadly abyss filled with water Serge wrapper = The narrator's new garment Fragment of robe = Used to mark the narrator's starting point</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pendulum's movement = A. The rats that swarm around the narrator The source of hope for the narrator = B. The slow and steady descent of the pendulum The object that helps the narrator escape = C. The bandage that binds his body The primary enemy of the narrator = D. The hope that the bandage is loose or not in the path of the pendulum The cause of the narrator's fear = E. The sharp, steel blade of the pendulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The candles become &quot;meaningless spectres, with heads of flame&quot; and the narrator feels a &quot;deadly nausea&quot; at seeing them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hades</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sound of the inquisitorial voices = A dreamy indeterminate hum The lips of the black-robed judges = White and thin, grotesquely expressive The waving of the sable draperies = Soft and nearly imperceptible The seven tall candles = Initially seen as angels, later as flame-headed spectres</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rapid descent into darkness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mental and Physical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The narrator feels a sense of suffocating blackness, an oppressive closeness, and an intense desire for breath, as if trapped in a dark, enclosed space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>agony</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sight = Blackness Touch = Dampness Hearing = Sound of heartbeat Smell = Perfume of a novel flower Taste = A tingling sensation pervading my frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rumors of Toledo's cruel practices and horrors both reinforce and heighten the suspense and anxiety the narrator is experiencing, adding to the feeling of fear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fear and uncertainty about their surroundings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A temporary loss of consciousness, resembling fainting.

The ability to live forever, beyond death.

The mysterious state between life and death.

Clear and rational thought, especially after confusion.

A complete absence of light, creating a feeling of oppression.

To be declared guilty and subject to punishment, often death.

Rumors of the frightening events and fates associated with Toledo.

A swinging object that oscillates back and forth under the influence of gravity.

Extreme weakness or exhaustion caused by a lack of food or water.

The complete loss of hope.

A band used to secure a horse saddle, or in this case, to bind a person.

The process of unraveling or becoming worn at the edges.

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

A rapid back-and-forth motion, which can create a sound or movement.

Intense pain or suffering, especially emotional.

A dark underground prison where the narrator is trapped.

An underground environment referenced by the narrator.

Smooth and cold stone structure enclosing the narrator.

Coarse garment the narrator finds himself in after being captured.

A circular chasm that the narrator almost falls into.

Choices faced by Inquisition victims between suffering physically or psychologically.

The narrator is mysteriously provided with sustenance during captivity.

Water that causes drowsiness after consumption.

Mental state of anxiety and fear experienced by the narrator.

Voices that question or interrogate, often in a harsh or authoritative manner.

A state of confusion and extreme fright, often tied to a fever or intense distress.

Black or dark curtains or fabric, often associated with mourning or darkness.

A device that produces electric energy, used metaphorically here for shock or intense reaction.

A rapid and chaotic fall, often conveying a loss of control or spiraling into despair.

The prison measured twenty-five yards in circuit, contrary to the narrator's initial belief.

The narrator misjudged the distance by almost doubling it due to returning on his path.

The prison enclosure was square, not irregular as initially thought.

The walls, initially thought to be masonry, were actually made of huge iron plates.

The figure of Time held a pendulum instead of a scythe, which seemed to move.

The narrator saw numerous rats attracted by the food, depicting his dire situation.

The pendulum was made of steel, sharp and heavy, increasing in swing and speed.

The narrator reflects on the irony of a 'milder' death as a form of torture.

The torture devices were designed by monks, symbolizing cruel ingenuity.