Question

What changes in Armand's behavior has Désirée noticed immediately after her son was born?

1) Armand becomes pensive and anxious because he worries about the cost of raising a child.
2) Armand compares his son's eyes to Désirée's once a day because he deeply loves his family.
3) Armand is so pleased with his son that he has stopped punishing his servants.
4) Armand cannot help talking about his son's future and the prospect of more children.

Answer 1

The correct option is 3) Armand is so pleased with his son that he has stopped punishing his servants. Armand's behavior changes to joy and kindness towards his servants after the birth of his son, as noted in "Désirée's Baby" by Kate Chopin.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question refers to the changes in Armand's behavior in the short story "Désirée's Baby" by Kate Chopin. After the birth of Désirée's child, Armand exhibits a noticeable shift in his demeanor. The answer to the student's question is that Armand is so pleased with his son that he has stopped punishing his servants.

Rather than becoming anxious or constantly speaking about the child's future, Armand's initial reaction is one of contentment so profound that it positively affects his treatment of others around him. Unfortunately, this behavior does not last as the story progresses, and the underlying themes of race and identity surface, leading to tragic outcomes.