Question

refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this story. how does chekhovs use of the third - person limited point of view in \the bet\ affect the story? it allows him to describe the bankers self - contempt when the banker reads the lawyers essay. it allows him to tell the reader that the banker locked the lawyers essay in the safe. he is able to reveal the lawyers thought process upon deciding to leave the cell. he is able to show the banker looking at the lawyer through the window of the cell.

Explanation:

In third - person limited point of view, the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character. In "The Bet", it allows for an in - depth exploration of a single character's inner world. It can reveal the self - contempt of the banker when he reads the lawyer's essay as it delves into the banker's mindset. The other options are more about actions rather than deep character exploration which is a key aspect of third - person limited.

Answer:

It allows him to describe the banker's self - contempt when the banker reads the lawyer's essay.