A Response to 9/11 by Jonathan Safran Foer — Cumulative exam
Question 39 • AZ-English Language Arts 11 B-CR
Read the excerpt from the play A Man's World.FRITZ—But you see you make dem talk when you do foolish things.FRANK—Foolish? You mean going out alone? Good Heavens! You don't supose I'm going to give up all my chances of seeing and knowing and understanding just because a few silly people are talking about me?FRITZ—But you are a woman. You must not expect people to trust you—too much.FRANK—I'm not going to spend my life explaining.Which feminist literary theme of the early- to mid-twentieth century is best reflected in this excerpt?
Answer
A
Women feel pressure to conform to society’s expectations.
B
Women experience fear when ignoring society’s expectations.
C
Women cannot achieve their career goals due to social pressure.
D
Women are isolated and do not have strong social support.
Explanation
Fritz suggests that Frank should limit her behavior because she is a woman and people may not trust her if she acts independently. Frank rejects the idea that she must give up her opportunities just because others are talking about her. This reflects the pressure women faced to conform to society’s expectations; the excerpt does not show that she is afraid or unable to pursue her goals.
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