Paragraph 2 gives examples of interactions
akaky has with a porter and an assistant to the
head clerk. how do these interactions
develop the central themes of the text?
a. they allow the reader to contrast akaky's
incompetence with the more professional work
of his colleagues.
b. they hint that akaky's unwillingness to speak up
for himself is the cause of his troubles.
they call attention to the fact that even the most
minor workers in the office treat akaky with
disdain.
d. they introduce the idea that the way akaky is
treated is to be expected in a typical office
environment.