The Midnight Visitor
By Robert Arthur
Q:
How has Max got in?
Max
the antagonist in “The Midnight Visitor,” got into Ausable’s room using a
passkey. He managed to enter stealthily and surprise both Ausable and Fowler.
Q:
How does Ausable say he got in?
Ausable
explains to Fowler that Max entered the room using a passkey. He comments on
the inconvenience of such old hotels where anyone can enter your room if they
have a passkey.
Q:
How is Ausable different from other secret agents?
Ausable
is different from other secret agents in several ways. Ausable is a heavy,
slow-moving man, quite the opposite of the lean, athletic figure typically
associated with secret agents. In his demeanour, he is calm, unassuming, and
even a bit dishevelled, unlike the suave, polished demeanour often portrayed in
fiction. He operated in a mundane environment, not in glamorous, exotic
locations. His methods are also unlike the fictional spies. He uses his wit and
intelligence to handle situations rather than relying on physical prowess or
high-tech gadgets.
Q:
Who is Fowler and what is his authentic thrill of the day?
Fowler
is a writer who is keen on meeting Ausable to get a firsthand experience of the
life of a secret agent. His firs authentic thrill of the day comes when Max,
the intruder, surprises them in Ausable’s room, pointing a gun at them and
demanding some report.
Q:
“Ausable did not fit any description of a secret agent Fowler had ever read.”
What do secret agents in books and films look like, in your opinion?
In
books and films that I have read and watched, secret agents are depicted and physically
fit, attractive, and well dressed, often in suits or fashionable attire. They are
depicted as skilled in combat and espionage techniques, equipped with high-tech
gadgets and weaponry. Moreover, they are often shown working in glamorous and exotic
places.
Q:
How does Ausable manage to make Max believe that there is a balcony attached to
his room?
Ausable
convinces Max of the balcony’s existence through a detailed and confident
description. He talks about how it has been used before for such situations,
creating a plausible backstory. His calm and assured manner adds credibility to
his story, making Max believe that the balcony is real.
Q:
Looking back at the story, when do you think Ausable thought up his plan for
getting rid of Max?
Ausable
like thought up his plan to get rid of Max when he first saw him in the room.
Given Ausable’s calm deameanor and quick thinking, it seems he improvised his
plan based on the circumstances. His mention of the balcony and the “police”
knocking at the door was a clever ruse to exploit Max’s nervousness and make
him act impulsively. This suggests that Ausable is adept at thinking on his
feet and using his surroundings to his advantage.
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