Sick with a fear that had no formshe knew that she was there at last; why does the author most likely use this phrase in the poem? a) to show that she is not afraid b) to show that the wife's fears are usually irrational c) to explain that the wife has walked to the door of the mill d) to suggest that the wife has arrived at a place of fear in her heartf. scott fitzgerald was an author during the literary movement called modernism. authors during this time often focused on characterization. in this excerpt, what is the main method that fitzgerald uses to develop the character of jim powell? a) description of jim's physical traits, personality, and environment b) explanation of jim's relationships with other characters c) account of jim's speech and behavior patterns d) conversations with other characters