Question
Why did you not, Jackson, tell an artistic lie, and say that when you pulled
your fish out of the water the level of the lake fell two feet?" Peters moved
about uneasily, but made no reply (ines 20-22)
['Tt was an exciting experience." said Jones, thoughtfully, as he gazed into the
fire, "and one which I have never mentioned to anybody, although it happened
twenty years ago (lines 31-33)
Which is the best analysis of the use of juxtaposition as a technique of characterization in these
lines?
Answer
The juxtaposition of Jackson's silence and Jones' story serves to contrast their characters, highlighting Jackson's reluctance to share his experience and Jones' willingness to share his.