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Read excerpts from Chapters 1 and 3 of The Awakening by Kate Chopin.

Excerpt from Chapter 1 of The Awakening

What theme is revealed in the following sentences from the end of the excerpt?

"And the ladies, selecting with dainty and discriminating fingers and a little greedily, all declared that Mr. Pontellier was the best husband in the world. Mrs. Pontellier was forced to admit that she knew of none better."

a. Love is best expressed through gifts.
b. The truth is not always obvious to a casual observer.
c. Providing great food is an important part of entertaining.
d. Maintaining appearances is the most important job a wife has.