Refer to the paragraph that begins on page 3
and ends on page 4. How does this paragraph
help to develop the character of the narrator?
It suggests that he is unreliable in his description of
events.
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It provides a contrast with one of his previously
described traits.
It foreshadows his ultimate success in talking to his
friend's sister.
It establishes his shyness as a limitation to romance.

The answer is “it provides a contrast with one of his previously described traits”

This question is incomplete; here´s the complete question.

Araby, by James Joyce

"The career of our play brought us through the dark muddy lanes behind the houses where we ran the ganlet of the rough tribes from the cottages, to the back doors of the dark dripping gardens where odours arose from the ashpits, to the dark odorous stables where a coachman smoothed and combed the horse or shook music from the buckled harness. When we returned to the street light from the kitchen windows had filled the areas. If my uncle was seen turning the corner we hid in the shadow until we had seen him safely housed. Or if Mangan's sister came out on the doorstep to call her brother in to his tea we watched her from our shadow peer up and down the street. We waited to see whether she would remain or go in and, if she remained we left our shadow and walked up to Mangan´s steps resignedly. She was waiting for us, her figure defined by the light from the half-opened door. Her brother always teased her before he obeyed and I stood by the railings looking at her. Her dress swung as she moved her body and the soft rope of her hair tossed form side to side."

How does this paragraph  help to develop the character of the narrator?

It suggests that he is unreliable in his description of  events.

It provides a contrast with one of his previously  described traits.

It foreshadows his ultimate success in talking to his friend's sister.

It establishes his shyness as a limitation to romance.

It provides a contrast with one of his previously  described traits.

Explanation:

The unnamed boy that narrates this story, describes how he and his friend, Mangan, would hide in the shadows of the street to avoid other people such as his uncle or his friend´s sister. However, later he mentions how he often looks at her and even goes into detail about her appearance, showing that despite the apparent desire to avoid her, he has feelings for her.

read this excerpt from “incidents in the life of a slave girl.”

i went about my evening work with trembling steps. mr. flint twice called from his chamber door to inquire why the house was not locked up. i replied that i had not done my work. "you have had time enough to do it," said he. "take care how you answer me! "

i shut all the windows, locked all the doors, and went up to the third story, to wait till midnight. how long those hours seemed, and how fervently i prayed that god would not forsake me in this hour of utmost need! i was about to risk everything on the throw of a die; and if i failed, o what would become of me and my poor children? they would be made to suffer for my fault.

at half past twelve i stole softly down stairs. i stopped on the second floor, thinking i heard a noise. i felt my way down into the parlor, and looked out of the window. the night was so intensely dark that i could see nothing. i raised the window very softly and jumped out. large drops of rain were falling, and the darkness bewildered me. i dropped on my knees, and breathed a short prayer to god for guidance and protection. i groped my way to the road, and rushed towards the town with almost lightning speed.

what is the main idea of this excerpt?

harriet worked for a man called mr. flint who became very impatient when she did not finish her work.

harriet waited until after midnight to run down the stairs and jump out of a window into the rain.

harriet was a frightened young girl who found the faith and courage to leave her home for an unknown life.

harriet felt very nervous about running away because she did not like being alone in the darkness.

explanation:

the book's theme is the moral ambiguity of the iranian revolution, history of middle eastern relations and the process of growing up during war. it sheds light on the stereotypical views of middle eastern culture and religion.

the author explicitly portrays the issues of class disparities and racism continously throught the whole novel.

the relationship between parents and childrens, the abandonment of faith, modernity vs fundamentalism and class conflict are the 4 main panels that this novel englobes.

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