The paragraph characterizes Rosemary through its historical setting by highlighting that she is unusual in the upper class of society because she invites artists to her parties. This reflects the early 20th-century context in which traditional social norms often excluded artists and non-conformists from elite social gatherings. Her appreciation for the "quaint creatures" and "discoveries" of the artistic community demonstrates a progressive and modern attitude, distinguishing her from typical upper-class women of her time who may have been more focused on conventional beauty and societal expectations.
A Cup of Tea by Katherine Mansfield Rosemary Fell was not exactly beautiful. No, you couldn’t have called her beautiful. Pretty? Well, if you took her to pieces.... But why be so cruel as to take anyone to pieces? She was young, brilliant, extremely modern, exquisitely well dressed, amazingly well read in the newest of the new books, and her parties were the most delicious mixture of the really important people and ... artists—quaint creatures, discoveries of hers, some of them too terrifying for words, but others quite presentable and amusing. "A Cup of Tea" by Katherine Mansfield Question Use the passage to answer the question. How does this paragraph characterize Rosemary through its historical setting? (1 point) Responses She is a leader in her community thanks to a good education. She is a leader in her community thanks to a good education. She is unusual in the upper class of society because she invites artists to her parties. She is unusual in the upper class of society because she invites artists to her parties. She has improved her situation throughout her life through hosting parties. She has improved her situation throughout her life through hosting parties. She is unusual for a woman because she does not try to be beautiful. She is unusual for a woman because she does not try to be beautiful.
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