Question

Why does the author of "The Birthmark" refer to the main character as a "man of science" in the beginning of the passage, refraining from calling him by name?

Group of answer choices
The author wants the reader to focus on the traditional gender roles that prevailed at the time.
The author wants to emphasize that the man was so respected that others referred to him by title only.
The author wants the reader to focus on the man's main characteristic, which is that he is a scientist.
The author wants to set a mysterious tone by keeping the reader in suspense about the man's identity.

Answer 1

Answer: The author wants the reader to focus on the man's main characteristic, which is that he is a scientist.

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Answer 2

Answer: either "The author wants to set a mysterious tone by keeping the reader in suspense about the man's identity." Or "The author wants the reader to focus on the man's main characteristic, which is that he is a scientist."