Read the excerpt from paragraph 5. I have no burglar bars, no gun under the pillow, but I have the same fears
as people who do take these precautions, and my windowpanes are thin as
rime, could shatter like a wineglass.
What is the author's purpose in including these details in the subplot?

To show that the narrator is much braver than the characters in her
story

To describe the way people behave in real life, as opposed to in
stories

To explain why the narrator is more fearful than the characters in
her story

To show that the narrator shares the fears of the characters in her
story

the irony is that the name has ''fortunate'' in it, but the kid named fortunato is not fortunate to be named that.

explanation:

    prior to dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. she took no special notice of any of them. however, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. she is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.

hope this : )

to inform the reader that the text will take a second look at the grimms’ original tales