Question

select the correct answer.
how does the word haunted appear as a motif in john updikes \the brown chest,\ and how does it contribute to the meaning of the story?
a. the word haunted describes the boys ancestors. the word suggests their actions still affect him and influence his personality, even when he becomes an adult.
b. the word haunted describes items of antiquity. as a boy and as an adult, the narrator peers anxiously at old, unused items that make him feel uneasy.
c. the word haunted suggests that the boy is still haunted by memories of his childhood and his parents. the chest is a reminder of personal experiences he cant ignore.
d. the word haunted describes the house the boy lived in. even after he and his family moved to a new home, the memories of his fear stay with him.

Explanation:

In "The Brown Chest", the chest is a symbol that brings back memories of childhood and parents. The word "haunted" is used to convey how the narrator is still affected by these memories. Option C correctly captures this as the chest reminds the boy of personal experiences he can't ignore.

Answer:

C. The word haunted suggests that the boy is still haunted by memories of his childhood and his parents. The chest is a reminder of personal experiences he can't ignore.