3TTO_28feb_Literature_TheOpenWindow

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

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The Open Window

Vera tells Mr Nuttel about a tragic incident in which Mrs. Sappleton lost her husband and her two brothers. She also tells him that her aunt still hopes that they will come back and therefore keeps the window open.

The Open Window is an excellent example of a short story in which the writer illustrates two contrasted attitudes towards life

- Mr Nuttel is nervous and uncertain

- Vera is dramatic with a wild imagination 

How does Mr Nuttel's name reflect his character?

Nuttel  sounds like nutty = crazy

He comes across as crazy to everyone but Vera when he suddenly runs away. 

Why does Vera want to know if Mr Nuttel knows her aunt well?

So she can tell him lies and scare him. 

At what point does Mr Nuttel receive the final blow to his nerves?

When he thinks the ghosts of the "lost" men have come home.