Which best explains the irony of Hauchecorne's fate in "The Piece of String"?

A. His reputation as a deceitful person makes others disbelieve him, even though he is telling the truth.

B. Hauchecorne spends his entire life hoping to find some string, but when he finds some, it causes problems.

C. Malandain was once Hauchecorne's best friend.

D. Goderville is known as a town full of thieves.

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Delaney Vasquez

26 August, 15:28

Which best explains the irony of Hauchecorne's fate in "The Piece of String"?

A. His reputation as a deceitful person makes others disbelieve him, even though he is telling the truth.

B. Hauchecorne spends his entire life hoping to find some string, but when he finds some, it causes problems.

C. Malandain was once Hauchecorne's best friend.

D. Goderville is known as a town full of thieves.

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Charity Butler · Answer 1

I think the answer is A because the villagers only knew him as a crafty old man even though he was telling the truth. They assumed this because of past experiences.