Evaluation:
Published: 18.12.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays '"The Open Window" by Saki', 1.
  • Essays '"The Open Window" by Saki', 2.
Extract

The short story "The Open Window" by Saki gives us a marvelous example of how appearance, semblance and our naivety can distract our attention from reality and even make harm to our health. This story also shows how a writer can make perfect use of irony.
"The Open Window" is a story about deception, perpetrated on an unsuspecting, and constitutionally nervous man, Mr. Nuttel. He comes to the country in order to cure his nervous condition. He pays a visit to the home of Mrs. Sappleton to introduce himself. Mr. Nuttel is intercepted by her niece, who, while they are waiting for her aunt, r…

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