Which expectation that Hauchecorne has in "The Piece of String" sets up the story's ironic outcome?

A.

Hauchecorne expects the owner of the wallet to reward him for returning it.

B.

Hauchecorne expects the wallet to be turned in by the person who found it.

C.

Hauchecorne expects Malandain to support him in his claims of innocence.

D.

Hauchecorne expects people to believe in his innocence because he is innocent.

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Charlotte Miles

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4 January, 09:32

Which expectation that Hauchecorne has in "The Piece of String" sets up the story's ironic outcome?

A.

Hauchecorne expects the owner of the wallet to reward him for returning it.

B.

Hauchecorne expects the wallet to be turned in by the person who found it.

C.

Hauchecorne expects Malandain to support him in his claims of innocence.

D.

Hauchecorne expects people to believe in his innocence because he is innocent.

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Jakobe Chan · Answer 1

(D) Hauchercone expects people to believe in his innocence because he is innocent.

The irony of the story is that Hauchercone never even picked up the wallet, just a piece of string. But his enemy spread the news, that he did steal the wallet. Hauchercone wishes that people would believe he is innocent, because he really is but the people turn against him which makes Hauchercone eventually a raging maniac. He keeps retelling the story of the piece of string.