In the awakening art is used as a symbol to achieve what?

rebellion through expression of non-conforming ideas

What does the Marxist theory focus on?

idealogical issues and social injustice

Madam Ratignole served what purpose in the awakening, as seen by marxist theory

To represent those unaware of the bourgeoisie control

In which ways does Mr pontellier oppress Edna?

By expecting her to fill the role of the perfect wife

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The Awakening: A Marxist reading

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1
In the awakening art is used as a symbol to achieve what?
a form of social oppression
a way to earn money
a way to relate to a twisted society
rebellion through expression of non-conforming ideas
2
Which of theses a physical symbol of societal oppression in the awakening?
cigars
Housing
All of these
Clothing
3
Who was the other person, beside Karl Marx, that "founded" Marxist theory
C. S. Lewis
Fredrich Engels
Joseph Stalin
Viktor E Frankl
4
Mrs Pontellier rebukes commodification from the bourgeoisie by doing what?
cheating on her husband
throwing her extravagant party
learning to swim
learning from madam Reisz
5
What does the Marxist theory focus on?
the reader's interpretation
knowledge of the author and the period it was written in
idealogical issues and social injustice
form of the writing
6
according to marxist theory, Edna would have been part of which main class of society
the upper class/rich
female
bourgeoisie
proletariat
7
Madam Ratignole served what purpose in the awakening, as seen by marxist theory
To serve as a friend to edna that she could relate to
to symbolize the controlling upper class
To represent those unaware of the bourgeoisie control
To represent Kate Chopin
8
Marxist theory says that the history of the world was slowly leading to...
no upperclass to oppress the poor
the masses owning the means of production
all of these
a communist society
9
Which character acted as an example, besides edna, of societal rebellion in the awakening?
Madam Ratignole
Madam Reisz
Catherine Barkeley
Madam Lebrun
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In which ways does Mr pontellier oppress Edna?
By trying his best to compromise with edna's father
by not forcing her to go to her sister's wedding
By expecting her to fill the role of the perfect wife
all of these

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