Ambiguity in Citizen Kane arises in part from
A) the reporter Thompson's concealment of what he learns about Kane's past.
B) the refusal of important characters to cooperate with Thompson.
C) the lack of clarity of some of the characters' motivations.
D) a small number of crucial lies told by the characters to Thompson.

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Ambiguity in Citizen Kane primarily arises from the lack of clarity of some of the characters' motivations. The audience is left to infer and interpret certain characters' choices and actions, such as Kane's decision to run for governor or his final word "Rosebud." While Thompson's concealment and the characters' refusal to cooperate contribute to the ambiguity, they are not the primary source of it. Additionally, while some lies are told to Thompson, they do not significantly contribute to the ambiguity of the film.

Ambiguity in Citizen Kane Arises in Part from