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In the short story, 'The Elevator', which of the following does Martin's father NOT do when Martin expresses his fear of the elevator?
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(b) He encourages Martin to use the stairs.
Handle NOT questions by confirming the three that DO happen: the father brushes the fear aside, tells Martin to be a man, and keeps watching television. Taking the stairs is Martin’s own avoidance, and his father scorns him for it as cowardice. The father’s contempt is what finally forces Martin into the lift with the fat woman — his failure of sympathy drives the horror of the ending.
He encourages Martin to use the stairs.
He encourages Martin to use the stairs — this he never does.