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The Open Window

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The Open Window

The last sentence of "The Open Window" adds a twist to the story. It changes the mood by suggesting that Vera is not malicious but just romantic and imaginative. Commentary: The story "The Open...

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The Open Window

Vera is described as "cool" in the first paragraph of the story because she stands there with a detached look on her face, not showing any emotion, while her aunt is away. The author wants the...

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