Question

How do the events and actions presented in the first two paragraphs ("A timely... behind me") serve to

Answer 1

Answer:

D. They establish a false expectation for the reader of an unremarkable session.

Explanation:

The paragraphs mentioned in the question above, present in the short story "After dark" present the painter and narrator of the story, receiving the recommendation to make a picture of Mr. Boxsious and the reaction of the painter to observe the whole landscape that was in front of him, when I was at Mr. Boxsious's house, awaiting his arrival. These moments in the narrative present common situations, such as nothing surprising, intriguing and peculiar. This makes the reader think that the painting session will follow that same tone and that there will be nothing curious, but this is a false hope, since Mr. Boxsious, transforms the painting session into something totally new.