How does Mr. Parsons' character develop over the course of the story?

Man who has no eyes: Characterization

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9th Grade
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Alexandra Cagle
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He becomes more sympathetic towards the blind
He reveals his own blindness at the end
He grows increasingly irritated with the beggar
He decides to change careers to help the disabled
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What conflicting motivations does the blind beggar demonstrate?
Desire for sympathy vs. pride in his story
Need for money vs. wish to be independent
Anger at his past vs. forgiveness for others
Honesty about his condition vs. deception in his tale
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the interaction between Mr. Parsons and the beggar advance the plot?
It reveals the true identities of both characters
It leads to a physical confrontation between them
It causes Mr. Parsons to have a change of heart
It results in the beggar receiving a job offer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which character trait of the beggar is most prominent throughout the story?
Generosity
Honesty
Humility
Manipulation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Mr. Parsons' initial attitude towards the beggar change by the end of the story?
From pity to anger
From indifference to compassion
From curiosity to understanding
From sympathy to revelation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the setting of spring play in developing the theme?
It symbolizes new beginnings for both characters
It contrasts with the dark nature of their shared past
It represents the passage of time since the accident
It heightens the sense of loss felt by both men
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author use dramatic irony to develop the characters?
By revealing Mr. Parsons' blindness early in the story
By having the beggar recognize Mr. Parsons immediately
By allowing the reader to know both men's true identities before they do
By keeping the reader unaware of both men's conditions until the end
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