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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in about 100-120 words.
How does the author use the narrative technique of misdirection in ‘The Midnight Visitor’, to enhance the suspense and the story’s unexpected ending?
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उत्तर
In ‘The Midnight Visitor’, Robert Arthur expertly uses the concept of misdirection to build up suspense and generate an unexpected twist. Fowler and the readers initially assume that Ausable, the secret agent, is clumsy, shy, and unsuited for his profession. This possibility heightens the tension when Max, the armed intruder, appears, leaving Ausable helpless. However, Ausable deceives Max entirely by inventing a story about a non-existent balcony using brilliant speech and cool behaviours. Max’s death defies the reader’s assumptions, demonstrating Ausable’s brilliance and mental presence. This deliberate misdirection keeps the reader engaged and makes the story’s ending both surprising and satisfying.
