Question

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Awakening.

Mr. Pontellier himself had no particular leaning toward horseracing, and was even rather inclined to discourage it as a pastime, especially when he considered the fate of that blue-grass farm in Kentucky. He endeavored, in a general way, to express a particular disapproval, and only succeeded in arousing the ire and opposition of his father-in-law. A pretty dispute followed, in which Edna warmly espoused her father's cause and the Doctor remained neutral.
Which statement best describes the point of view in the excerpt?
The first-person point of view is an omniscient observer.
The first-person point of view is voiced by the subjective Mr. Pontellier.
The third-person point of view is an omniscient observer.
The third-person point of view is voiced by the objective Doctor Mandelet.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The third-person point of view is an omniscient observer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The novel "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin revolves around the character of Edna Pontellier, a mother who wishes for freedom sexually and emotionally. The story deals with themes of societal expectations of women, desire, and freedom.

In the given passage from the text, the narrative voice is that of an omniscient observer who is not part of the story. The voice is just a narrator and is not a character in the whole story. This allows the presentation of the characters, their thoughts and feelings, the scenes, and everything to the readers.

Thus, the correct answer is the third option.