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The story told by Mrs. Sappleton about her husband and brothers being lost in a hunting expedition three years ago was significant because it sets up the twist ending where the supposedly deceased men walk back into the house, revealing that Mrs. Sappleton had been entertaining a delusion. The story adds a layer of suspense and irony to the narrative.
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In whose home is framton nuttel during the majority of the story?
Framton Nuttel is at Mrs. Sappleton's home during the majority of the story.
What does mrs.sappleton talk about when she meets framton?
In the short story "The Open Window" By H.H Munro (Saki), Framton Nuttel is supposed to be undergoing a "nerve cure", so he is sent on some sort of rural vacation by his doctors. Mrs. Sappleton is a woman that Nuttel's sister knew, so she sends him to her house to stay for a while. This does not work out as Nuttel's sister had hoped, which can be accredited to Mrs. Sappleton's niece, who has a penchant for trickery.
Was framton sure that mr's sappleton was married or not?
Yes, Framton Nuttel was initially unsure if Mrs. Sappleton was married or not. When he first arrives at her house, he assumes she is a widow based on the information he has been given. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Mrs. Sappleton's husband is actually alive and well, leading to a humorous misunderstanding.
Why is nuttel upset when mrs.sappleton talks about her husband going hunting?
Vera a little earlier, before Mrs Sappleton arrived, had made an instant story of how the house master along with his two nephews and a dog had gone hunting in the marshes two years earlier, had died in the marshes and may return any time as ghosts. Mr. Nuttel who had come for a treatment of weak nerves had believed this story whose fear was only increased when he heard Mrs. Sappleton also relating how her husband had gone for hunting who may return any time. Naturally Mr. Nuttel was upset at the possibility of the ghosts returning to that house soon, so he ran away, treatment or no treatment.
Who are the characters in The Open Window?
Frampton Nuttel suffers from a nervous condition and has come to spend some time alone. His sister sets up introductions for him with a few members of the community. His first visit is to the Sappleton house where he meets fifteen-year-old Vera, the niece of Mrs. Sappleton. Vera keeps Nuttel company while he waits. Upon hearing that Nuttel has not met the Sappletons, Vera tells Nuttel some information about the family. Vera says that three years ago to the date, Mrs. Sappleton's husband and two younger brothers went on a hunting trip and never returned. Vera goes into detail about the clothes they were wearing, the dog that accompanied them, and the song that Mrs. Sappleton's brother sang upon their return. Vera says that her grief-stricken aunt watches out the window expecting their return. When Mrs. Sappleton enters, she tells Nuttel that she expects her husband and brothers to return at any moment. Nuttel listens, thinking that Mrs. Sappleton has in fact gone crazy. Suddenly, Mrs. Sappleton brightens as she tells Nuttel that they have returned. Nuttel turns only to see the "dead" hunters. He becomes frightened and leaves in a rush. Mrs. Sappleton doesn't understand Nuttel's strange behavior, but Vera replies that he is deathly afraid of dogs. Not until the end of the story does the reader realize that Vera has tricked Mr. Nuttel. This is revealed with the last line of the story: "Romance at short notice was her [Vera's] specialty."
What is the point of view in The Open Window by Saki?
The Point of View in this story is called "Omniscient Point Of View". It is to say that the person telling the story is NOT a character in this story and Knows everything there is to know about the character and setting.
What causes Nuttel to leave suddenly?
Nuttel leaves suddenly because he is frightened by Mrs. Sappleton's imaginative story about her husband and brothers returning from a hunting trip, which aligns with the sight of three men approaching the house through the window. Nuttel believes the story to be true and becomes overwhelmed with fear, prompting him to hastily excuse himself from the situation.
What is it about Mrs. Sappleton's niece that causes Framton additional distress in The Open Window?
Mrs. Sappleton's niece makes up a story about her aunt's deceased husband and brothers returning from a hunting trip, adding to Framton's distress as he believes the ghosts are real based on her convincing storytelling and unexpected behavior. This increases his anxiety and causes him to flee the house in fear.
What is the conflict in the story a wind in the door?
The conflict of this story is man .vs. man. Vera deliberately exploits Nuttel's nervousness for her own pleasure. The secondary conflict could be man .vs. self (Nuttel's nervousness fuels Vera's storytelling). Trying to decide the conflict is easy if you look at character motivation...what does the character want or need, how does he go about getting it, and who/what stands in the way.
How would you describe the personality of Framton Nuttel one of the main characters in and ldquoThe Open Window and rdquo?
Framton Nuttel in "The Open Window" appears to be nervous and gullible, easily influenced by the fanciful storytelling of the young girl, Vera. He is described as suffering from a nervous condition and seems socially awkward, making him vulnerable to Vera's elaborate story. Overall, he comes across as easily persuaded and lacking in discernment.
Who is referred as Bertie in Saki's short story ' The Open Window '?
Bertie is the nickname of Framton Nuttel, the main character in Saki's short story "The Open Window." He is visiting the Sappletons and is the focus of a practical joke played by Vera, the niece of the household.
Why is Nuttel upset when Mrs.Sappleton talk about her husband going hunting?
Vera a little earlier, before Mrs Sappleton arrived, had made an instant story of how the house master along with his two nephews and a dog had gone hunting in the marshes two years earlier, had died in the marshes and may return any time as ghosts. Mr. Nuttel who had come for a treatment of weak nerves had believed this story whose fear was only increased when he heard Mrs. Sappleton also relating how her husband had gone for hunting who may return any time. Naturally Mr. Nuttel was upset at the possibility of the ghosts returning to that house soon, so he ran away, treatment or no treatment.
