How does Mrs. Pontellier's conflict with her husband develop the theme of The Awakening?
• A. By revealing her frustration with her husband's personal habits, Mrs. Pontellier's conflict with her husband develops the theme that married people cannot expect to change their spouse's behavior.
•B. By revealing her dissatisfaction with her role as wife, Mrs. Pontellier's conflict with her husband develops the theme that individuals must find their own identities.
C. By revealing her frustration with her husband's focus on business, Mrs. Pontellier's conflict with her husband develops the theme that marriages cannot survive without compromise from both spouses
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By revealing her dissatisfaction with her role as wife, Mrs. Pontellier's conflict with her husband develops the theme that it is important to leam to put others first.
B. By revealing her dissatisfaction with her role as wife, Mrs. Pontellier's conflict with her husband develops the theme that individuals must find their own identities.
This choice is the most fitting as Mrs. Pontellier's conflict with her husband stems from feeling unfulfilled in her traditional role as a wife and mother, leading her to search for her own identity and desires. This development of the theme of self-discovery and independence is prominent throughout The Awakening.