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प्रश्न
Answer of the following question in 40–50 words:
Despite his unusual appearance, Ausable’s presence of mind helped him get rid of Max.
Comment with reference to the story ‘The Midnight Visitor’.
उत्तर
In "The Midnight Visitor," Ausable, despite not fitting the stereotypical image of a cunning and physically agile secret agent due to his unusual appearance, showcases his exceptional presence of mind and quick thinking. When confronted by Max, an adversary, in his hotel room, Ausable cleverly invents a story about a non-existent balcony and an imaginary police arrival. His ingenious bluff about the hotel room being under surveillance with the police due to arrive through a fictional balcony convinces Max. This mental agility and the ability to think on his feet enable Ausable to outwit Max, leading to Max's panicked attempt to escape through the supposed balcony, which results in his downfall. Ausable's sharp mind, therefore, compensates for his physical appearance, proving that intellect and psychological tactics can be far more effective in espionage than mere physical prowess.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How is Ausable different from other secret agents?
Who is Fowler and what is his first authentic thrill of the day?
How has Max got in?
How does Ausable say he got in?
“Ausable did not fit any description of a secret agent Fowler hand ever read.” What do secret agents in books and films look like, in your opinion? Discuss in groups or in class some stories or movies featuring spies, detectives and secret agents, and compare their appearance with that of Ausable in this story. (You may mention characters from fiction in languages other than English. In English fiction you may have come across Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, or Miss Marple. Hove you watched any movies featuring James Bond?)
How does Ausable manage to make Max believe that there is a balcony attached to his room? Look back at his detailed description of it. What makes it a convincing story?
Looking back at the story, when do you think Ausable thought up his plan for getting rid of Max? Do you think he had worked out his plan in detail right from the beginning? Or did he make up a plan taking advantage of events as they happened?
State one likely reason the writer of The Midnight Visitor chose to characterise Ausable as short and fat.
The various elements of Robert Arthur's writing style work together to create a sense of tension, uncertainty, and suspense, well-suited to the mystery and suspense genre of the story, The Midnight Visitor. Comment with reference to any one element.
Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
How did Ausable get rid of Max without using a weapon.
