Which of the following statements offers the best analysis of the central ideas of "The Open Window"?
A
Mr. Nuttel is an innocent character and therefore is misled by the characters'
versions of the story, creating a conflict between appearance and reality
O
B
Mr. Nuttel is a weak character and is therefore easily misled by all of the
characters, creating a conflict between appearance and reality.
C
The conflict between appearance and reality is demonstrated by Mr. Nuttel's
fragile mental state, leading him to believe Vera's manipulative fictional ghost
story
O
D
The conflict between appearance and reality is demonstrated by Mr. Nuttel's
infatuation with Vera, forcing him to discount Vera's manipulative fictional ghost
story