Read the dialogue between Mrs. and Mr. Pontellier from The Awakening.
“Why, what could have taken you out on Tuesday? What did you have to do?
“Nothing. I simply felt like going out, and I went out.”
“Well I hope you left some suitable excuse,” said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup.
“No, I left no excuse. I told Joe to say I was out, that was all.”
“Why, my dear, I should think you’d understand by this time that people don’t do such things; we’ve got to observe les convenances if we ever expect to get on and keep up with the procession. If you felt that you had to leave home this afternoon, you should have left some suitable explanation for your absence.”
Which best explains how the excerpt is evidence of an emerging theme that is central to the novel?
A wife regrets making a decision without discussing it with her husband first.
A husband regrets making a decision without discussing it with his wife first.
A wife suffers the disapproval of her husband for making an independent decision.
A husband suffers the disapproval of his wife for not accepting her independent decision.
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The best explanation of how the excerpt is evidence of an emerging theme that is central to "The Awakening" is:
A wife suffers the disapproval of her husband for making an independent decision.
In this dialogue, Mrs. Pontellier asserts her independence by simply going out without a suitable excuse, which prompts Mr. Pontellier’s disapproval. He emphasizes the societal expectations and conventions that he believes should govern her actions, showcasing the conflict between her desire for autonomy and his expectation for her to conform to traditional roles.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.
The house was painted a dazzling white; the outside shutters, or jalousies, were green. In the yard, which was kept scrupulously neat, were flowers and plants of every description which flourishes in South Louisiana. Within doors the appointments were perfect after the conventional type. The softest carpets and rugs covered the floors; rich and tasteful draperies hung at doors and windows.
Which best describes the mood the author conveys?
a mood of happiness
a mood of excitement
a mood of prosperity
a mood of indifference
The best description of the mood the author conveys in this excerpt is:
a mood of prosperity.
The detailed description of the house's exterior and interior, with its "dazzling white" paint, "perfect" appointments, and "rich and tasteful draperies," suggests a sense of wealth and well-being. The meticulous upkeep of the yard and the variety of flowers imply a prosperous and comfortable lifestyle.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.
She turned back into the room and began to walk to and fro down its whole length, without stopping, without resting. She carried in her hands a thin handkerchief which she tore into ribbons, rolled into a ball, and flung from her.
Which words and phrases best establish mood in the excerpt?
“walk to and fro,” “without resting,” “tore,” and “flung”
“a thin handkerchief,” “hands,” “ribbons,” and “ball”
“into the room,” “without stopping,” “whole,” and “her”
“turned back,” “down,” “carried,” and “rolled into”
The words and phrases that best establish mood in the excerpt are:
“walk to and fro,” “without resting,” “tore,” and “flung.”
These phrases convey a sense of agitation and restlessness. The actions of walking continuously without rest, and the tearing and flinging of the handkerchief suggest feelings of frustration or emotional turmoil, helping to establish an intense and perhaps chaotic mood in the scene.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.
Once she stopped, and taking off her wedding ring, flung it on the carpet. When she saw it lying there, she stamped her heel upon it, striving to crush it. But her small boot heel did not make an indenture, not a mark upon the little glittering circlet.
In a sweeping passion she seized a glass vase from the table and flung it upon the tiles of the hearth. She wanted to destroy something. The clash and clatter were what she wanted to hear.
A maid, alarmed at the din of breaking glass, entered the room to discover what was the matter.
“A vase fell upon the hearth,” said Edna. “Never mind; leave it till morning.”
“Oh! you might get some of the glass in your feet, ma’am,” insisted the young woman, picking up bits of the broken vase that were scattered upon the carpet. “And here’s your ring, ma’am, under the chair,”
Edna held out her hand, and taking the ring, slipped it upon her finger.
Which prediction is most likely based on the themes that have emerged so far in The Awakening?
Edna’s internal conflict between her domestic roles and her inner desires will reach a crisis point.
Edna will regain her composure and laugh about allowing herself to become so angry over a disagreement.
Edna’s internal conflict between her domestic roles and her inner desires will no longer be an issue.
Edna will finally accept the duties she is expected to undertake as the wife of her husband.
The prediction that is most likely based on the themes that have emerged so far in The Awakening is:
Edna’s internal conflict between her domestic roles and her inner desires will reach a crisis point.
In this excerpt, Edna's actions—removing her wedding ring, wanting to destroy something, and feeling a strong passion—suggest that she is grappling with her identity and her dissatisfaction with her role as a wife. This moment reflects the building tension between her societal expectations and her yearning for independence, indicating that her internal conflict is escalating towards a crisis.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.
The house was painted a dazzling white; the outside shutters, or jalousies, were green. In the yard, which was kept scrupulously neat, were flowers and plants of every description which flourishes in South Louisiana. Within doors the appointments were perfect after the conventional type. The softest carpets and rugs covered the floors; rich and tasteful draperies hung at doors and windows.
Which words best establish mood in the excerpt?
“house,” “shutters,” “plants,” “carpets,” and “draperies”
“dazzling,” “scrupulously,” “perfect,” “softest,” and “rich”
“white,” “green,” “outside,” “every,” “conventional,” and “within”
“painted,” “kept,” “were,” “flourishes,” “covered,” and “hung”
The words that best establish mood in the excerpt are:
“dazzling,” “scrupulously,” “perfect,” “softest,” and “rich.”
These adjectives convey a sense of beauty, order, and wealth, creating a mood of elegance and prosperity in the description of the house and its surroundings. This vocabulary emphasizes the opulence and meticulous care put into the home, enhancing the overall atmosphere of affluence and comfort.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.
She turned back into the room and began to walk to and fro down its whole length, without stopping, without resting. She carried in her hands a thin handkerchief which she tore into ribbons, rolled into a ball, and flung from her.
Which best describes the mood the author conveys?
a mood of indulgence
a mood of uneasiness
a mood of surrender
a mood of frustration
The best description of the mood the author conveys in this excerpt is:
a mood of frustration.
The actions of walking back and forth "without stopping" or "resting," along with the act of tearing the handkerchief into ribbons and flinging it away, suggest a sense of agitation and a desire to express inner turmoil. This behavior reflects an emotional state characterized by frustration rather than any sense of indulgence, surrender, or mere uneasiness.
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