Question

Read the excerpt from chapter 25 of The Awakening. "They sat in the library after dinner and read the evening papers together under the droplight; while the younger people went into the drawing-room near by and talked. Miss Highcamp played some selections from Grieg upon the piano. She seemed to have apprehended all of the composer's coldness and none of his poetry. While Edna listened she could not help wondering if she had lost her taste for music. " Which best describes the narrative voice of the excerpt?

-The author uses an objective observer to present a factual telling of the events of the story.
-The author uses a subjective observer to present subtle judgments about the characters.
-The author uses the point of view of a character in the story to offer insight into Mrs. Highcamp’s talents.
-The author uses the point of view of a character in the story to reveal the young people’s disinterest.

Answer 1

The author uses a subjective observer to present subtle judgments about the characters.

Answer 2

-The author uses a subjective observer to present subtle judgments about the characters.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the excerpt "The Awakening," the author Kate Chopin makes use of a prejudiced viewer whose opinions and outlook are influenced by personal taste or assumptions. For example, he or she criticizes Miss Highcamp's performance on the piano and Edna's reflections on music.