Question

Read the excerpt from "The Storyteller."

The frown on the bachelor's face was deepening to a scowl. He was a hard, unsympathetic man, the aunt decided in her mind. She was utterly unable to come to any satisfactory decision about the grass in the other field.

How does the characterization of the aunt contribute to the satire?

She tries hard to please others.
She observes the people around her.
She misinterprets the reactions of others.
She pays too much attention to others’ opinions.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The characterization of the aunt contributes to the satire by showing that she misinterprets the reactions of others. This demonstrates her lack of understanding and highlights the absurdity of her obsession with the grass in the other field, adding to the comedic and satirical tone of the story.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The characterization of the aunt contributes to the satire through the way she misinterprets the reactions of others. In the passage, the aunt is unable to come to a satisfactory decision about the grass in the other field, and she completely misjudges the bachelor's facial expression as a scowl instead of a frown. This highlights the aunt's tendency to jump to negative conclusions and misinterpret the attitudes and reactions of those around her. The satire lies in the exaggeration of the aunt's overly judgmental and pessimistic nature, showcasing the absurdity of her behavior. Therefore, the correct answer is: She misinterprets the reactions of others.