Victor escorted [edna] out upon the banquette, lifted her parasol, and held it over her while he walked to the car with her. he entreated her to bear in mind that the disclosures of the afternoon were strictly confidential. she laughed and bantered him a little, remembering too late that she should have been dignified and reserved. which best explains how the excerpt is evidence of an emerging theme that is central to the novel?
(a)-the excerpt is about a woman who laughs openly in playful conversation, which could threaten her reputation as a proper woman.
(b)-the excerpt is about a woman who allows a man to hold a parasol for her, which could threaten her reputation as a proper woman.
(c)-the excerpt is about a woman who is looked at suspiciously because she is able to gain access to other people’s secrets.
(d)the excerpt is about a woman who dishonors herself by forgetting the undignified nature of her emotion in conversation

The answer is (d).

Explanation:

Taken from Kate Chopin's The Awakening, the excerpt highlights Edna Pontellier's guilt brought about by her enjoyment of Victor's attentions. She is reminded of the fact that society will not take kindly to a married woman who engages in an affair. However, a seed of doubt is planted in her mind and heart which sets the theme of the entire novel.

1. this would be first person. it would be like "i walked home from school today" they are the narrator of the story and is a character as well.

2. first person because they used the word "i" in the quote.

3. i'm really not sure about this one i'm really sorry i never read it so i wouldn't know how to answer it. 

4. it would be character vs. society because everyone he meets there is always a conflict of some sort because he's stuck in his daydream.

5. it would be sadness at the loss of youth because the title itself tells us it's about age so it couldn't be about regret. and the tone just sounds sad, not angry. 

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