Question

What is ironic about Edna's dialogue in this excerpt from the text?

A. This statement is ironic because Edna finally gains confidence in her ability to swim just before she swims out far enough that the shoreline seems too far. B. This statement is ironic because Edna's husband believes she can swim just fine on her own since she did so well during their joint swimming lessons. C. This statement is ironic because Edna and her husband have been arguing for the majority of the trip, but once she goes swimming, she feels at peace. D. This statement is ironic because Edna and her husband took swimming lessons together, but he thinks that she is a far superior swimmer to him.

Answer 1

A. This statement is ironic because Edna and her husband have been arguing for the majority of the trip, but once she goes swimming she feels at peace.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Awakening is a novel written by Kate Chopin. The story revolves around Edna who has been living with her husband. The romantic feeling between them has been fade away because they have been arguing on every matter. Edna plan to join swimming classes where she meet Robert. Eventually Robert consoles her heart and she become happy and loves to visit for swim every day.