Question

Who says the following and why? "He was once hunted into a cemetery somewhere on the banks of the Ganges by a pack of pariah dogs, and had to spend the night in a newly dug grave with the creatures snarling and grinning and foaming just above him. Enough to make anyone lose their nerve." The child is telling Framton about her uncle. The child is explaining Framton's behavior. Framton is talking about his various illnesses. Framton is explaining what happened to his nerves.

Answer 1

The child is explaining Framton's behavior.

In this passage, Vera is creating a false tale about why her Uncle is scared of dogs. This is a critical moment because readers realize Vera has often lied to them throughout the novel.