Question

2. What were the two features of the brown pebble
that made the narrator think it might be a
diamond? Name the other substance he thought
it might be.the diamond maker
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Answer 1

Answer:

The brown pebble handed to the narrator by the stranger was shaped like

a regular octahedron. To see if it was as hard as a diamond, the narrator tried to

scratch it with a penknife, but failed in his attempt. These two features made him

think that it might be a diamond

The other substance he thought it might be was corundum.

Answer 2

The brown stone had two characteristics that led the narrator to believe that it might be a diamond: it resembled an uncut diamond of a darker variety and was excessively enormous, almost as big as the narrator's head. The shape of the object was that of a regular octagonal shape with the curved faces characteristic of the most valuable diamonds. The Mother of diamonds was the other substance he thought it might be.

• The diamond maker is the central purpose of the story. The diamond-maker has dedicated many years to producing diamonds solely. But because of his appearance, he was unable to sell his jewels.
• He was entirely focused on creating diamonds because it was his main objective. He apparently forgot to take pleasure in the moments in between in order to fulfil his aspirations. He was unable to sell any diamonds, which would have made him wealthy and eventually satisfied.

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