Of course, just as he reached the top of the stairs, he could hear the ring of the telephone from down below.

In living to tell the tale, what does the following passage mainly reveal about the narrator (paragraph 2)? “there was not a single door, crack in the wall, a human trace that did not find a supernatural resonance in me.” : a) the narrator associates memories to specific objects that he sees. b) the narrator realizes the buildings around him should be demolished. c) the narrator feels as though he wants to connect to the people of the town. d) the narrator is unsure why he feels frightened while walking with his mother.

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Which words best describes the speakers?