Question

Analyze Craft and Structure—“The Siege of Berlin,” Alphonse Daudet What is the function of the balcony as part of the passage’s setting?

A. It demonstrates the cramped and stuffy nature of Colonel Jouve's apartment, which has minimal outdoor space.
B. It provides a point of connection between Colonel Jouve and the world outside, where his beliefs are contradicted by reality.
C. It explains why Colonel Jouve was unprotected on the day of his death, when he was killed by the Prussian troops in the street below.
D. It establishes the elegance of Colonel Jouve's apartment, emphasizing his wealth and elevated position.

Answer 1

In “The Siege of Berlin,” The function of the balcony is to explain why Colonel Jouve was unprotected on the day of his death, when he was killed by the Prussian troops in the street below.

The balcony in the story acts as a symbol of an Old War Veterans hope, disappointment and demise.

Colonel Jouve in the story had taken residence in Champs−Élysées in a building with a Balcony. He was very old to go to war but was enthusiastic that Prussia would return from the battle victorious. He would then make use of the balcony.

Therefore, the correct option is (C) It explains why Colonel Jouve was unprotected on the day of his death, when he was killed by the Prussian troops in the street below.

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