Read the excerpt from chapter 32 of The Awakening.

When Mr. Pontellier learned of his wife's intention to abandon her home and take up her residence elsewhere, he immediately wrote her a letter of unqualified disapproval and remonstrance. She had given reasons which he was unwilling to acknowledge as adequate. He hoped she had not acted upon her rash impulse; and he begged her to consider first, foremost, and above all else, what people would say.

What does Mr. Pontellier's letter reveal about his personality?

A. He is jealous that his wife may be thinking of leaving him for a much younger man.

B. He hates to be away from his family for such a long period of time and aches to return home.

C. He is very concerned about maintaining an appearance of financial good standing within his community.

D. He feels his wife has a good grasp of the situation at home and relies on her to take care of everything.

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Emery Wade

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15 August, 09:53

Read the excerpt from chapter 32 of The Awakening.

When Mr. Pontellier learned of his wife's intention to abandon her home and take up her residence elsewhere, he immediately wrote her a letter of unqualified disapproval and remonstrance. She had given reasons which he was unwilling to acknowledge as adequate. He hoped she had not acted upon her rash impulse; and he begged her to consider first, foremost, and above all else, what people would say.

What does Mr. Pontellier's letter reveal about his personality?

A. He is jealous that his wife may be thinking of leaving him for a much younger man.

B. He hates to be away from his family for such a long period of time and aches to return home.

C. He is very concerned about maintaining an appearance of financial good standing within his community.

D. He feels his wife has a good grasp of the situation at home and relies on her to take care of everything.

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Damian Marsh · Answer 1

C. ' ... first, foremost, and above all else, what people would say.' He obviously values social standing and what people think of him over his family.