Question

how does chekhov’s use of the third - person limited point of view in the bet affect the story?

• it allows him to reveal the lawyer’s reasons for choosing certain subjects of study during his confinement.
• he is able to include the essay in which the lawyer explains himself.
• it allows him to spell out the terms of the bet.
• he is able to show the banker’s worries about his possible defeat by the lawyer.

Explanation:

In "The Bet", Chekhov's third - person limited point of view focuses on the banker's perspective but also gives insights into the lawyer's actions and thoughts related to his study subjects during confinement. The first option about revealing the lawyer's reasons for choosing study subjects during confinement aligns with how third - person limited can show the inner workings and motivations of characters (in this case, the lawyer's study choices) while still having a limited perspective (not omniscient). The other options: spelling out bet terms is not related to point of view impact, including the lawyer's self - explanation essay is not the main effect of third - person limited, and showing the banker's worry about defeat is more about the banker's perspective but the key impact here is on revealing the lawyer's study - related reasons.

Answer:

A. It allows him to reveal the lawyer’s reasons for choosing certain subjects of study during his confinement.