effectively uses elements creating suspense in the short story, "." The reader learns
within the first few lines that theof the story, Framton Nuttel, has fragile nerves for which he
is seeking a cure. This information provides the reader with a sense of concern regarding
Framton. In addition, Vera, the , is twice referred to as "self-possessed." A tone of
suspense is set by providing the reader with this information early in the story. There is some
apprehension at the meeting of these two characters.
When Vera discovers that
Framton has never met her aunt, the reader sees a change in Vera's description. The author then
refers to her as a "child." Suspense is again created around this sudden change in
Vera's manner as she goes from being "self-possessed" to being a "child."
Vera goes on to tell the story of her aunt's "great" that took place "three years
ago to a day." Again, the reader is persuaded to become concerned with poor
Framton's...
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