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The Open Window

by Saki

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The Open Window Questions on Humor

The Open Window

"The Open Window" is humorous due to Vera's mischievous nature and wild sense of humor. She invents a story about three men who died hunting to evoke a dramatic reaction from the hypochondriac...

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The Open Window

Framton Nuttel's nervous condition in "The Open Window" serves multiple narrative purposes. It explains his presence in the countryside seeking relaxation, making him susceptible to Vera's prank. His...

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