Question

is the narrator reliable?
a yes, because he is an objective observer of the event that he witnesses.
b no, because he does not know this couple or their past history and is making judgments based on this one event.
c while he reports the events objectively, he becomes biased towards the wife without being privy to what actually was said at the table.
d he should mind his own business and eat his food.

Explanation:

To determine the reliable narrator, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A narrator who is part of the event (witness) may not be fully objective as personal perspective can influence. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: Not knowing the couple's history and judging from one event is about lack of full context, but the key for reliability here is about bias in reporting. So B is not the best.
• Option C: If the narrator reports events objectively but becomes biased towards the wife without knowing the full conversation at the table, this shows a lack of reliability due to developing bias without full information. This fits the concept of narrator reliability (whether the narrator's account is trustworthy, considering bias/omissions).
• Option D: This is a comment on the narrator's action, not on reliability. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. While he reports the events objectively, he becomes biased towards the wife without being privy to what actually was said at the table.