Question

With king’s analysis in mind, select the best critique of the abrupt ending of irving’s story.

Answer 1

Irving's ending avoids the paradox of horror but denies the reader a sense of relief. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option d. "irving’s ending avoids the paradox of horror but denies the reader a sense of relief".

Explanation:

Stephen King is one of the most celebrated exponents of Gothic writing, serving as example for other writers such as John Irving. One of the techniques used by John Irving is to end his novel abruptly. This serves to deny the reader the sense of relief and leaving the audience with a sense of tension. This kind of end does not follow the paradox of horror, but it allows for readers to imagine their own end and creates mysticism in the story.