Consider the recurring literary theme of alienation or isolation. Which detail from the passage supports the theme of alienation or isolation? A) The stranger came early in February, one wintry day, through a biting wind and a driving snow. Eliminate B) He was standing with his back to her and staring out of the window at the falling snow in the yard. C) He stamped and shook the snow from off himself in the bar, and followed Mrs. Hall into her guest parlour to strike his bargain. D) She noticed that he wore big blue spectacles with sidelights, and had a bush side-whisker over his coat-collar that completely hid his cheeks and face.

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Thaddeus Chang

15 September, 19:54

Consider the recurring literary theme of alienation or isolation. Which detail from the passage supports the theme of alienation or isolation? A) The stranger came early in February, one wintry day, through a biting wind and a driving snow. Eliminate B) He was standing with his back to her and staring out of the window at the falling snow in the yard. C) He stamped and shook the snow from off himself in the bar, and followed Mrs. Hall into her guest parlour to strike his bargain. D) She noticed that he wore big blue spectacles with sidelights, and had a bush side-whisker over his coat-collar that completely hid his cheeks and face.

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Jaida Baird · Answer 1

When we say alienation or isolation, this is when someone is being isolated from a certain group because he or she does not belong. Based on the given passages above, the one that supports this theme is this: He was standing with his back to her and staring out of the window at the falling snow in the yard. The answer would be option B.