Question

HELPP! Toward the end of the story, starting on page 5,

Faxon encounters a man in furs. What function
does Faxon's interaction with this character
serve?

It provides character details that indicate Mrs.Culme may be an unpleasant person.

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It provides setting details that suggest that Faxon is
in danger from the cold.

It provides suspense by implying that the youth may
not be what he seems.

It provides exposition by explaining that Mrs. Culme
will send a sleigh soon.

Answer 1

It provides suspense by implying that the youth may

not be what he seems.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Faxon met Rainer (the man in furs), he was instantly suspicious of him as he thought he had ulterior motives. instantly suspicious of him as he thought he had ulterior motives and was immediately on guard.

Their interactions created suspense as the readers did not know what would happen next.

Eventually, Faxon found out Rainer was not what he thought he was and they became good friends. They got so close that Faxon was deeply devastated by Rainer's death later on.