Read the excerpt from chapter 20 of The Awakening.
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Victor escorted [Edna] out upon the banquette, lifted her parasol, and held it over her while he walked to the
car with her. He entreated her to bear in mind that the disclosures of the afternoon were strictly confidential.
She laughed and bantered him a little, remembering too late that she should have been dignified and
reserved.
The excerpt best demonstrates which emerging theme of the novel?
O Women must pay greater attention to proper language and expression when in a public arena.
O Women are trapped by society's conventions, which require them to hide their true emotions.
O Women are often unnecessarily tasked with carrying the burden of others' secrets.
O Women must accept and show gratitude for the polite gestures shown to them by men.
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The excerpt best demonstrates that Edna is changing. Victor sees that and has this attitude of begging her not to reveal something important. That is why he goes with her to the car. The main theme in the story is Edna´s awakening, this birth or rebirth is being evident through the attitude of both characters in this excerpt; Edna is self-assured, and teasing, and Victor is pleading for secrecy and discretion, something which could not be helped by the time the scene takes place.

Thus, option "C" is correct.

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