Question

Explain the lady’s first meeting with Martin in the elevator and its significance in the story.

Answer 1

Martin first meets the fat lady when she enters the elevator on the fourteenth floor. She is unusually large and wears an old green coat. She remains silent and watches Martin while breathing loudly, which frightens him greatly. When she gets off, Martin runs almost all the way to school. This meeting is significant because it increases Martin’s fear and introduces the mysterious element that creates suspense and horror in the story.