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Read each of the excerpts from The Awakening.

[Madame Ratignolle] acceded to the suggestion of bouillon, which was grateful and acceptable. [Robert Lebrun] went himself to the kitchen, which was a building apart from the cottages and lying to the rear of the house. And he himself brought her the golden-brown bouillon, in a dainty Sèvres cup, with a flaky cracker or two on the saucer.

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Madame Lebrun went back to the machine, crimson with annoyance. Victor was the younger son and brother—a tête montée [hot-headed], with a temper which invited violence and a will which no ax could break.

Which best explains why the author included both of these scenes in the story?
a. to develop a contrast between the two sons of Madame Lebrun
b. to develop an understanding of the role of women during the time period
c. to develop a contrast between Madame Ratignolle and Madame Lebrun
d. to develop an understanding of the role of men during the time period

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A. is the correct answer

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Answer:

A. to develop a contrast between the two sons of Madame Lebrun

Step-by-step explanation:

The given question refers to the novel The Awakening written by Kate Chopin. Madame Lebrun is the woman who owns and manages the cottages on Grand Isle where the characters spend their summer vacations. She has two sons - Victor and Robert.

The given excerpt develops a contrast between Victor and Robert. Robert is described as hospitable and obedient - he himself brought the bouillon to Madame Ratignolle. However, Victor is described as the opposite, as very hot-headed. It's implied that he is not as obedient and decent as his elder brother.

This is why option A is the correct one.

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