Question

Which of the following statements offers the best analysis of the central ideas of "The Open

Window"?
A
Mr. Nuttel is an innocent character and therefore is misled by the characters'
versions of the story, creating a conflict between appearance and reality
O
B
Mr. Nuttel is a weak character and is therefore easily misled by all of the
characters, creating a conflict between appearance and reality.
C
The conflict between appearance and reality is demonstrated by Mr. Nuttel's
fragile mental state, leading him to believe Vera's manipulative fictional ghost
story
O
D
The conflict between appearance and reality is demonstrated by Mr. Nuttel's
infatuation with Vera, forcing him to discount Vera's manipulative fictional ghost
story

Answer 1

B. Mr. Nuttel is a weak character and is therefore easily misled by all of the characters, creating a conflict between appearance and reality.

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember, in the story, we are told that Mr. Nuttel was undergoing treatment for a “nerve cure,” which could imply that he is a weak character. This weakness of his makes him easily misled and easily frightened by all of the characters.

For example, he wasn't only deceived by Vera’s story but was also frightened by Mrs. Sappleton's remarks.