"Notes from a Bottle" Ambiguity Paragraph.

In "Notes from a Bottle," James Stevenson's use of ambiguity engages the reader. For example, the narrator writes,  “There is still no explanation for the flood” during the party.  This shows that it’s ambiguous because you want to know where the flood is coming from.  This also shows that people are going to continue reading to find out on what happens. In addition, the narrator also writes "Cheerful voices can be heard echoing in the fire stairs" before the party. This shows that it keeps the reader entertained because they don't know why they are happy and partying when something so bad is going on. This also shows that the reader is going to want to know why they are partying instead of worrying for their lives. In conclusion, this story is very ambiguous, and it is going to motivate the reader to read more.