In Kate Chopin's short story, the silk stockings primarily B. Symbolizes Mrs. Sommers' longing for her former affluent lifestyle. The stockings represent her desire for elegance and a taste of the finer things in life, reflecting her memories of better times and her temporary escape from her current financial struggles.
How does Chopin use the silk stockings as a symbol in her short story?(1 point)
A. Signifies Mrs. Sommers' vanity and materialism
B. Symbolizes Mrs. Sommers' longing for her former affluent lifestyle
C. Represents Mrs. Sommers' desire to escape her economic hardship
D. Foreshadows Mrs. Sommers' eventual downfall due to her indulgence
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