19. In “The Yellow Wallpaper,” the woman that the narrator “sees” in the wallpaper is
A. Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
B. a symbol of women everywhere.
C. the narrator’s mother.
D. the reflection of John’s sister.
20. “A New England Nun” is an example of
A. a suspense story. C. a character study.
B. a horror story. D. escapist literature.
19. In "The Yellow Wallpaper," the woman that the narrator "sees" in the wallpaper is:
B. a symbol of women everywhere.
20. "A New England Nun" is an example of:
C. a character study.
To answer question 19, we need to analyze the story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The question asks about the woman that the narrator "sees" in the wallpaper. To find the answer, we should refer to the text and analyze the narrator's perception.
In the story, the narrator becomes fixated on a pattern in the wallpaper of her room. As her obsession grows, she starts seeing a woman trapped behind the pattern. This woman represents something significant in the story.
Option A, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, is not the correct answer because she is the author of the story, not the woman the narrator sees in the wallpaper.
Option B, a symbol of women everywhere, is a plausible answer. Throughout the story, the woman in the wallpaper can be interpreted as a symbol of female oppression and the restrictions placed on women in society during that time.
Option C, the narrator's mother, is not explicitly mentioned in the story or connected to the woman in the wallpaper.
Option D, the reflection of John's sister, is also not explicitly mentioned in the story.
Therefore, based on the analysis, the most appropriate answer to question 19 is B. The woman the narrator sees in the wallpaper is a symbol of women everywhere.
Moving on to question 20, which asks about the story "A New England Nun." We need to determine the literary genre or category that best describes this story.
To find the answer, we should analyze the plot, themes, and style of the story "A New England Nun."
Option A, a suspense story, is not an accurate description of the story. While there may be some element of suspense, it is not the primary focus.
Option B, a horror story, is also not a suitable description. "A New England Nun" is not intended to frighten or horrify readers.
Option D, escapist literature, may not be a fitting description either. Escapist literature is often characterized by providing an escape from reality, which is not the primary purpose of this story.
Therefore, option C, a character study, seems to be the most appropriate answer. "A New England Nun" focuses on exploring the character of the protagonist, Louisa, and delves into her thoughts, emotions, and inner conflicts.
In summary, the correct answer to question 20 is C. "A New England Nun" can be classified as a character study.