What does all the clocks set at twenty minutes to nine in Miss. Havisham's room in 'Great Expectations' Symbolise?
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A.
It is considered as an auspicious time to start anything new.
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B.
It symbolises that Miss Havisham is dead.
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C.
It symbolises that miss Havisham do not want anything to change
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D.
It symbolises a paranormal activity.
Correct Answer:
C. It symbolises that miss Havisham do not want anything to change
Explanation:
In Great Expectations, the clocks in Miss Havisham’s room are permanently set to 8:40, representing her resistance to the passage of time. The book is classified as a Bildungsroman, a literary genre that follows the lead character's psychological and moral maturation from childhood to maturity. Consequently, option (c) is the accurate response.
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