How does Wharton develop the themes of judgment and control in the excerpt from House of Mirth?
A
Mrs. Bart yearns to control her daughter's future.She does so despite facing the judgment of those around her.
B
Lily recognizes her mother's power over her and thus attempts to gain control. However, she is paralyzed by her mother's constant judgment.
C
Lily knows her mother sees her as a way in to high society. She judges her mother unfit yet uses her mother's desire as a means to control her.
D
Mrs. Bart seeks to control her destiny by determining her daughter's future. At the same time, she judges those around her based ontheir level of wealth.
1 answer
A. Mrs. Bart yearns to control her daughter's future despite facing the judgment of those around her.