Question

Since the age of fifteen, which was eleven years before, Robert each summer at Grand Isle had constituted himself the devoted attendant of some fair dame or damsel. Sometimes it was a young girl, again a widow, but as often as not it was some interesting married woman. A story timeline showing exposition at the base of the timeline. The rising actions shows an increasing line. The climax is the highest point of the timeline. The falling action shows a decreasing line. The resolution is at the base of the timeline. Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure?

Answer 1

B. The excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition.

Step-by-step explanation:

Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" revolves around the story of a woman, Mrs. Pontellier, and her desire to be free to do the things she always wanted. The story is a feminist novella that focuses the main plot and theme around the desires and plans of the female character.

In the given excerpt, the author describes Mr. Pontellier, a supporting character to the main character. Richard is the husband of Edna Pontellier, and the given passage provides background information on him.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.