Question

Often, after we had returned from one of these scenes of revelry, I have entered his room, and found him lying on his face on the sofa: his hands clinched in his fine hair, and his whole countenance bearing traces of the convulsions of his mind.Which of the following statements best describes the effect of narration on the story?

Answer 1

The narration suggests mounting helplessness and agony.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given excerpt is taken from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger" which was written by Washington Irving.

In the excerpt, the author narrates the agony and the helplessness of the character lying in the sofa. His face bears traces of convulsions and he looked very tired and distressed. This tells us the pain the person i the character id going through.