Select the correct answer. In what way does the following line from James Joyce's "Araby" contribute to the symbolism of the story? She was waiting for us, her figure defined by the light from the half-opened door. A. Mangan's sister's attractive figure symbolizes the better life the narrator expects when he is older and has escaped his dark neighborhood. B. The light mentioned here works symbolically with the "half-opened door" motif to suggest the narrator's confusion about what path to take in life. C. Mangan's sister is associated with light in the story's imagery because she is part of the narrator's hopes for a greater life. D. The partial light reflects the sense of balance that the narrator seeks but finds missing in his "blind" street and dark neighborhood. E. Mangan's sister, who is half-cloaked in light, symbolizes the dark buildings and bright lights of the enchanting East.

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multiple settings

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novels have multiple settings. a setting is a place or surrounding when a main event or event takes place. not everything happens in just one scene or setting. yes, there can be one *main* setting, but there is definitely not just one. b is incorrect. novels do not have limited characters. there are many characters in a novel, depending on how many the writer wishes to add in. c is incorrect. there is not just a single theme. there are many themes. another word for "theme" is the subject. there can be many subjects and topics. once again, there are many, depending on however many the author wishes to add or include. d is incorrect. yes, novels *can* have no solutions, based on what the author would like. but typically, novels have a solution. the solution might be in "book 5", but there is normally still a solution.

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what excerpt? i would generally think a.