1. What does Stevens see as the paramount virtue in a butler?
A butler should be perfect in doing his work. Even in desperate situation, a butler is expected to remain professional and done their job right. 2. Why does Stevens choose not to reveal his position as a butler during his dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Taylor in Moscombe? Stevens want to build his own identity, he wants people to see him differently. 3. What is Stevens' only regret as the novel comes to an end? He regrets that he never stood upon himself. All the decision that he has made in life is influence by his work. 4. Why does Stevens not confess his love to Miss Kenton at the end of the novel? He sees that Miss Kenton is not interested in love anymore. Confessing to her now, would not bring anything good. 5. What is meant by the title The Remains of the Day? The tittle literally explain what is left in Stevens’ life 6. How would you best describe Stevens' relationship with his father? Stevens loves his father, however their relationship is not as closed as other father-son relationship because the father was too immersed in work. Stevens also immersed in his work.
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