Toward the end of the story, starting on page 5,
Faxon encounters a man in furs. What function
does Faxon's interaction with this character
serve?
Please answer

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.