Question

again and again: what is mr. toussaint having to continuously respond to? how does the repetition impact the storys external conflict?

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze the question about a story's character (Mr. Toussaint) and conflict, which falls under Literature (Arts subfield).

1. What Mr. Toussaint Responds To: Likely repeated requests/demands (e.g., about appliance operation, like the teakettle staying on due to insufficient appliances, as hinted by the text).
2. Impact on External Conflict: Repetition emphasizes the persistent problem (e.g., unending demands, faulty systems), escalating tension between Mr. Toussaint and his environment (or others), highlighting the external conflict (man vs. system/situation).

Answer:

• Mr. Toussaint is continuously responding to repeated issues (e.g., appliance malfunctions or demands related to them, like the teakettle staying on due to too few appliances being employed).
• The repetition intensifies the external conflict by emphasizing the unrelenting nature of the problem (e.g., a never - ending cycle of addressing appliance - related issues), creating a sense of frustration and highlighting the struggle between Mr. Toussaint and the flawed system/situation around him.