How does the author develop tension in paragraphs 37-47?


by describing the conflict between Polikarpych and Gerasim

by describing the conflict between Polikarpych and Gerasim

by revealing Yegor’s motivation for helping Gerasim

by revealing Yegor’s motivation for helping Gerasim

by foreshadowing Yegor’s reaction when Gerasim turns him down

by foreshadowing Yegor’s reaction when Gerasim turns him down

by contrasting the excitement of Gerasim with the despair of Polikarpych and his wife