Read "Was It a Dream?" on page 150, then answer:
1. Guy de Maupassant has been described as a pessimistic and cynical writer. How are these traits present in this story (i.e. what is he being pessimistic and cynical about)? Give proof. (2)
2. What aspects of the narrator's character are revealed in the first four paragraphs? How do you think the author wants readers to respond to the narrator initially? Be sure to refer to specific parts of the text. (3)
3. Was it a dream or did the narrator have a supernatural experience? Explain which interpretation you prefer and why, with reference to specific parts of the text. (3)
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