Flashcard: The Seventh Man

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What causes the seventh man's view of the past to change?

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Studying K's art, he remembers that K was gentle and realizes that his last look was not one of hatred.

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What does the term 'desperate' mean in the context of extreme danger or disaster?

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Involving extreme danger or disaster.

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What does the narrator mean by saying that avoiding fear gives it power over us?

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If we avoid our fear, then we give the fear power over ourselves and lose our freedom.

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What is the most important effect of first person narration in 'The Seventh Man'?

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The seventh man’s feelings are vivid because he shares them himself.

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Why did the seventh man and K go to the beach during the typhoon?

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The wind has ceased and it was still and calm.

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What is the significance of K's last look in the story?

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It reflects the seventh man's realization of K's gentleness and the absence of hatred.

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How does studying K's art impact the seventh man's memories?

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It helps him recall K's gentle nature and alters his perception of past events.

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What does the term 'hallucination' refer to?

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A perception in the absence of external stimulus, often a sensory experience.

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What is the role of fear in the narrative of 'The Seventh Man'?

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Fear is portrayed as a powerful force that can control individuals if not confronted.

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How does the author create suspense through first person narration?

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The reader is kept in the dark about the seventh man's knowledge, increasing tension.