Question

Why did the narrator, Jerome volunteer to do the packing? In what manner did George and Harris react to this suggestion?

Answer 1

i) The narrator volunteered to do packing because he thought he was the best at packing. George and Harris readily accepted Jerome's suggestion. George spread himself over the easy-chair and Harris put his legs on the table.

ii) George and Harris readily accepted Jerome's suggestion. George smoked a pipe and “spread himself over the easy-chair”, while Harris put his legs on the table and lit a cigar. No, Jerome did not like their reaction.

Answer 2

Answer:

The narrator felt that he knew more about packing than any other person living. Moreover, he would get an opportunity to boss the job and George and Harris would do the job under his directions

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