Read the excerpt from Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher':
'For several days ensuing, her name was unmentioned by either Usher or myself: and during this period I busied myself in earnest endeavors to alleviate the melancholy of my friend.'
What does this excerpt reveal about the narrator of the story?
A. It describes what the narrator knows from his past.
B. It describes what the narrator experiences in the story.
C. It provides an inference drawn by the narrator.
D. It provides a criticism voiced by the narrator.
Answer (2)
The excerpt shows that the narrator is deeply empathetic toward Usher, actively trying to alleviate his friend's melancholy. It emphasizes the narrator's commitment to supporting Usher in the present moment rather than reflecting on past events. Therefore, the correct answer is B: It describes what the narrator experiences in the story.
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The excerpt shows that the narrator is empathetic and supportive towards his friend Usher, reflecting his efforts to alleviate Usher's melancholy. It highlights the narrator's commitment to his friend during a difficult time rather than focusing on his past or making inferences. Ultimately, it describes the narrator's current experiences and emotions in the story. ;
