There was a lot of stuff that made me panicky, like suspension bridges, germs, airplanes, fireworks ... A lot of the time I'd get that feeling like I was in the middle of a huge black ocean, or in deep space, but not in the fascinating way.

How does the narration affect Oskar's credibility in this excerpt?

His list of fears makes him seem mentally unstable.

His tale of panic makes him seem extremely immature.

His attempt at self-reflection makes him seem honest.

His knowledge of science makes him seem intellectual.

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Petie

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27 December, 14:54

There was a lot of stuff that made me panicky, like suspension bridges, germs, airplanes, fireworks ... A lot of the time I'd get that feeling like I was in the middle of a huge black ocean, or in deep space, but not in the fascinating way.

How does the narration affect Oskar's credibility in this excerpt?

His list of fears makes him seem mentally unstable.

His tale of panic makes him seem extremely immature.

His attempt at self-reflection makes him seem honest.

His knowledge of science makes him seem intellectual.

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Bowers · Answer 1

His attempt at self reflection is what makes him credible. He was trying to tell others of his past, and not making himself sound 'bigger than he really was'.