Question

In Passage 1, a necessary limitation that Sayers finds in the detective story is its

• A. Exclusive concern with the criminal
• B. Use of illogical plot developments
• C. Emphasis on violent behavior
• D. Careless use of language
• E. Failure to explore emotions and motivations

Answer 1

The correct option is E Failure to explore emotions and motivations

Since the detective story does not concern itself with the heights of human passion, it attains Aristotelian perfection of a plot. Hence, its failure to explore emotions is a necessary limitation and Option E is correct. The rest of the options do not justify the statement, hence, incorrect.