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

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The ambiguity in Citizen Kane arises in part from the lack of clarity of some of the characters' motivations. While Thompson's concealment of what he learns about Kane's childhood and the lies told by the characters contribute to the ambiguity, it is ultimately the unclear motivations of characters like Kane himself that leave much room for interpretation and uncertainty. Susan's refusal to cooperate with Thompson also adds to the complexity of the narrative, but is not the primary source of ambiguity.

Ambiguity in Citizen Kane Arises in Part from