Question

In “The Pit and the Pendulum,” the narrator explains, "I proceeded for many paces; but still all was blackness and vacancy."

How does Poe's inclusion of this description affect the story?

It creates dark humor by making readers imagine how foolish the narrator must look in this situation.
It increases the suspense by maintaining the narrator's sense of displacement and uncertainty.
It adds mystery to the tale by subtly suggesting that the narrator has something to hide.
It contributes to the story's rather serene mood by describing the peaceful emptiness of the environment.

Answer 1

Ik I"m late but i hope it helps other people. The correct answer is option 2. It increases the suspense by maintaining the narrator's sense of displacement and uncertainty.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B. Poe's inclusion of that description affect the story because it increases the suspense by maintaining the narrator's sense of displacement and uncertainty. "The Pit and the Pendulum" is a short story written by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1843. The story describes the tortures that a prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition goes under. To create an environment filled with fear and uncertainty, similar to the one the narrator is experiencing, Poe includes lines like the one in the excerpt.