Question

Does anything seem “off” about the two characters and their relationship? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

The two characters of the story, House Taken Over by Julio Cortazar are Irene and her brother who wasn't named.

Here are two things that seem “off” about the two characters and their relationship:

1. In their forties and still are both unmarried
2. they both live in the same house.

1. By stating that both characters are old enough to be married but yet aren't creates a sense of surprise to an avid reader because it is rare to find such a situation in society.

2. We are also told both siblings live in the same house which they inherited. This creates another surprise to the reader that grownups who are siblings can stay in the same house for a long time.