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Question answerss, Extra questions, 1. The writer has described the pause made, by the speaker because he wants us to, realise that it was a welltimed pause that, was inserted there by the speaker on, , purpose for effect. He is trying to make us, pay attention to the young man's, mannerisms and way of speaking., , 2. The writer shows us that Gortsby thinks, that he is much smarter than the young man, by having him ask for proof in the form of, the cake of soap. Since Gortsby does not, believe the story in the first place, the lack of, proof convinces him that he is right and so, he thinks that he is much smarter than, the young man., , 3. When Gortsby confronts the young man, about the lack of the cake of soap, the young, man walks away quickly, avoiding further, communication or contact with Gortsby., When Gortsby gives him the sovereign, he, quickly puts it in his pocket. Then thanking, him, he disappears before Gortsby says, another word. This behaviour shows us that, , he is not being truthful.
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Understanding the Text, , A. 1. Gortsby called dusk 'the hour of the, defeated' because he believed that it was the, time when the less fortunate came out, feeling relieved that they would be able to go, about their work unnoticed., , 2. The bright lights represented the lives of, those people who never had to struggle or, fight for anything in life. These were the, , lucky ones who were able to live happy lives,, free from trouble and, want., , 3. The old man had drooping shoulders and, a firm expression on his face. Although his, clothes were not shabby or untidy, they, certainly did not make him seem as if he, , was a rich, fashionable man., , 4. It refers to the young man's problem of, having to find a place to rest for the night,, especially since he did not have any money., It would not have been so difficult in a, , foreign city because he would have been, able to get in touch with the Consul's office, and ask for, , help.
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5. Gortsby thought that the man's profession, , was that of a trickster or a conman because, of the latter's elaborate story which was, recounted in great detail. Gortsby felt that, , the details did not add up and so felt that the, man was a trickster., , 6. Gortsby was doubtful whether the man, was telling the truth. His doubts were gone, because he asked for the cake of soap, which the young man had been unable to, , produce, but was later found, by Gortsby himself., 7. Gortsby thought that the boy nearly broke, , down because he was upset at not having, any money nor receiving any help from, anyone. The boy actually nearly broke down, because he wanted to escape before, Gortsby saw through him for the second, time.
