Use the passage from “A Pair of Silk Stockings” to answer the question. In 3–5 sentences, identify one or more themes in the passage. Cite details from the passage to support your answer.
In the passage from "A Pair of Silk Stockings," one of the themes explored is the temptation of material indulgence and its fleeting nature. The passage highlights the protagonist's struggle to resist the allure of luxuries. Details such as the silk stockings catching her eye, her hesitation in selling the gloves, and her internal conflict between wanting to "shrivel up" the stockings or wear them demonstrate this theme. Another theme is the desire for personal freedom and escape from responsibilities, as seen in the protagonist's disregard for her family's needs and her fleeting fantasies of a carefree life.
