Question

1. how does the readers knowledge of the events in paragraphs 22-30 reveal the banker and the lawyers different points of view and develop suspense?

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze the story (likely "The Bet" by Chekhov). In paragraphs 22 - 30, the banker's perspective shows his desperation (wanting to kill the lawyer to avoid paying), while the lawyer's is revealed through his writings/experiences (spiritual growth, renouncing the money). The reader knows both: the banker's malicious plan and the lawyer's inner journey. This contrast (banker's greed vs lawyer's transformation) and the uncertainty of whether the banker will act (and if the lawyer's resolve holds) builds suspense as we wait for the outcome of the bet.

Answer:

To determine this, we analyze the text (e.g., "The Bet"):

• Different Points of View: The banker’s perspective (from his thoughts/actions) reveals his greed/desperation (e.g., plotting to kill the lawyer to avoid paying the bet). The lawyer’s perspective (from his writings/experiences in confinement) shows his spiritual growth (e.g., renouncing material wealth). The reader’s knowledge of both reveals how the banker prioritizes money/power, while the lawyer prioritizes self - discovery/ethics.

• Suspense: The reader knows the banker’s violent plan and the lawyer’s internal transformation. Suspense builds as we wonder: Will the banker act on his plan? Will the lawyer’s new beliefs change the bet’s outcome? The contrast between the banker’s malice and the lawyer’s enlightenment, plus the uncertainty of their final actions, keeps readers engaged.