(Another place another time)What techniques does the author use to create suspense in lines 172-182, the scene in which Gilbert goes downstairs to talk to the housekeeper?Cite evidence to support your answer

The author first creates suspense when he says, “some premonition told him to hide away in his room for as long as possible.” (lines 174–175). This signals to the reader that something bad is going to happen.

Explanation:

he is suggesting that this widow is a strong woman, who is giving constructive criticism and she has enough to worry about, and she takes care of him, so he does not take it to heart.