Question

In "A Pair of Silk Stockings," the silk stockings are a symbol of
a)Mrs. Sommers's inability to handle money.
b)Mrs. Sommers's lack of concern for her children.
c)Mrs.Sommers's selfish needs.
d)Mrs.Sommers's desire for attention.

Answer 1

Have you read the story? What was the "point" the author was making?

This site will give you an analysis of the story.

http://www.womenwriters.net/domesticgoddess/pdf/Byrd.pdf

Answer 2

absolutely

Answer 3

It so wasn't D it was C she fullfilled her own selfish desires it wasn't to get attention. She wasn't craving attention she wanted to feel lik she did before she had kids before she was married she had wutever she wanted n now that she had money she satisfied her craving of self pleasure by indulging in the finer things in life.