Question

1. this is the first major interruption of the story we see on the part of the narrator. what does it tell you about his values in regards to the story so far?
2. this is also one of the first times the narrator mentions morgenstern, who is the fictional, original writer of the princess bride. what can we infer is the narrators attitude toward morgenstern?

Explanation:

Question 1

To answer this, we analyze the narrator's first major interruption. Typically, in The Princess Bride, the narrator (William Goldman, in the frame story) interrupts to emphasize elements like authenticity, or to guide the audience's perception. His values here might relate to prioritizing clarity, sharing personal perspective, or highlighting what he deems important (e.g., emotional truth over strict plot). For example, if he interrupts to explain a character's motive, it shows he values audience understanding of psychology or story intent.

When the narrator mentions Morgenstern (the fictional original writer), we infer attitude from tone and context. In The Princess Bride, the narrator (Goldman - like) often frames Morgenstern as a source of the “true” story, with a mix of reverence (for the original tale) and playful critique (if adjusting Morgenstern’s work). Or, the mention implies respect for the “original” narrative while taking creative license, showing a tone of affectionate homage or gentle adaptation of Morgenstern’s story.

Answer:

The narrator’s first major interruption reveals values like prioritizing audience understanding (e.g., clarifying story intent, emphasizing emotional/character - focused elements over strict plot), or inserting personal perspective to frame the story’s “truth” (e.g., authenticity in storytelling, guiding how the audience should interpret events/characters so far).

Question 2