Question

Consider the recurring literary theme of alienation or isolation. Which detail from the passage supports the theme of alienation or isolation?
A) The stranger came early in February, one wintry day, through a biting wind and a driving snow.
B) He was standing with his back to her and staring out of the window at the falling snow in the yard.
C) He stamped and shook the snow from off himself in the bar, and followed Mrs. Hall into her guest parlour to strike his bargain.
D) She noticed that he wore big blue spectacles with sidelights, and had a bush side-whisker over his coat-collar that completely hid his cheeks and face.

Answer 1

Alienation is synonymous with isolation and this refers to the experience of being separated or alienated from a certain group. Given the passages above, the one that supports this theme is passage B. This passage shows that "he" (the character) is clearly separated basing on the line "staring out of the window" and it was snowing outside.