Question

part iii: paragraph 1 as peyton farquhar fell straight downward through the bridge he lost consciousness and was as one already dead. from this state he was awakened - ages later, it seemed to him - by the pain of a sharp rasp upon his throat, followed by a sense of suffocation. keen, poignant agonies seemed to shoot from his neck downward through every fiber of his body and limbs. these pains appeared to flash along well - defined lines of ramification and to beat with an inconceivably rapid periodicity. they seemed like streams of pulsating fire heating him to an intolerable temperature. as to his head, he was conscious of nothing but a feeling of fullness - of congestion. these sensations were unaccompanied by thought. the intellectual part of his nature was already effaced; he had power only to feel, and feeling was torment. he was conscious of motion. encompassed in a luminous cloud, of which he was now merely the fiery heart, without material substance, he swung through unthinkable arcs of oscillation, like a vast pendulum. then all at once, with terrible suddenness, the light about him shot upward with the noise of a loud splash; a frightful roaring was in his ears; all was cold and dark. the power of thought was restored; he knew that the rope had broken and he had fallen into the stream. there was no additional strangulation; the noose about his neck was already suffocating him and kept the water from his lungs. to die of hanging at the bottom of a river - the idea seemed to him ludicrous. he opened his eyes in the darkness and saw above him a gleam of light, but how distant, how inaccessible! he was still sinking, for the light became fainter and fainter until it was a mere glimmer. then it began to grow and brighten, and he knew that he was rising toward the surface - knew it with reluctance, for he was now very comfortable. “to be hanged and drowned,” he thought, “that is not so bad; but i do not wish to be shot. no; i will not be shot; that is not fair.” keen: sharp, piercing, extremely sensitive ramification: a related sequence; a branching away; his arms parted periodicity: recurring at regular intervals efface: to wipe out, do away with ludicrous: causing laughter because of absurdity; ridiculous poignant: intensely distressing (can refer to feelings or pain) inconceivable: unimaginable, unthinkable, unbelievable intolerable: unable to be tolerated or endured; unbearable oscillate: to swing back and forth (literally or figuratively) reluctant: unwilling, not inclined part iii: paragraph 2 he was not conscious of an effort, but a sharp pain in his wrist apprised him that he was trying to free his hands. he gave the struggle his attention, as an idler might observe the feat of a juggler, without interest in the outcome. what splendid effort! - what magnificent, what superhuman strength! ah, that was a fine endeavor! bravo! the cord fell away; his arms parted and floated upward, the hands dimly seen on each side in the growing light. he watched them with a new interest as first one and then the other pounced upon the noose at his neck. they tore it away and thrust fiercely its undulations resembling those of a water snake. “put it back, put it back!” he thought he shouted these words. questions 31. imagery: highlight (in yellow) the descriptions of farquhar’s physical sensations as he falls and struggles. 32. purpose: how do these vivid details shape readers’ sense of farquhar’s state of consciousness? 33. characterization: farquhar describes the idea of “to die of hanging at the bottom of a river as ludicrous.” what does this reveal about his thoughts and personality in the face of death? 34. characterization: how does farquhar’s reluctance to rise to the surface and his thoughts about fairness (“i will not be shot, that is not fair”) reflect his character and understanding of his situation? 35. imagery: highlight (in yellow) the descriptions of farquhar’s arms and hands. 36. characterization: examine the detached tone when he describes watching himself “as an idler might observe the feat of a juggler.” what does this reveal about his mental state?

Explanation:

1. The descriptions of physical sensations and struggles are highlighted in the text as per the instruction. For example, "sharp pain", "keen, poignant agonies", "pains appeared and disappeared", etc.
2. These vivid details make the reader feel the intensity of Farquhar's experience, making his state of consciousness more palpable and real - it shows his struggle between life and death and his awareness of his physical state.
3. Describing the idea of dying by hanging at the bottom of a river as ludicrous shows his denial and a bit of bravado in the face of death. He is trying to rationalize or make light of his situation to cope.
4. His reluctance to rise and thoughts about fairness show his stubbornness and a sense of injustice. He is still holding onto his sense of self - worth and is not ready to accept his fate passively.
5. The descriptions to highlight include "sharp pain in his wrist", "arms parted and floated upward", "hands dimly seen on each side".
6. The detached tone when observing himself as an idler watching a juggler shows his dissociation from the horror of his situation. It is a defense mechanism to distance himself from the fear and pain.

Answer:

1. Highlighted text in the passage as per instruction.
2. They make his state of consciousness more real and show his struggle.
3. Shows his denial and attempt to cope.
4. Shows his stubbornness and sense of injustice.
5. Highlighted text in the passage as per instruction.
6. Shows his dissociation as a defense mechanism.