Edgar Allan Poe uses unique diction to create a melancholic mood in his story. By using words like “fearing” and “dark,” he creates an aesthetic that’s fitting to the Romantic era. The use of imagery plays an important role in all of poe’s tales. His vivid descriptions creates an image of the story in the reader’s head.
Sergei is an altruistic person. He had never used his wished for himself, but he had given his wish for others. He had wished that his sister would be cured of cancer, which was in a terminal stage. He had longed for a friend and had found one in Yoni.
I believe the answer is C, Since the father likes taking risks in a game, he might like taking risks in life as well.