Question

read the following passage from the story of an hour by kate chopin then answer the questions. she could see in the open square before her house the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life. the delicious breath of rain was in the air. in the street below a peddler was crying his wares. the notes of a distant song which someone was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves. 4. how does the setting in the passage relate to the protagonists emotional state, according to egotistical principles? a. the setting reflects the protagonists sense of renewal. b. the setting exaggerates the supernatural atmosphere. c. the setting is irrelevant to the protagonists emotions. d. the setting contradicts the protagonists feelings.

Explanation:

In the passage, elements like "new spring life" (trees) and the lively sounds (peddler, song, sparrows) are described. In literary analysis (a sub - field of Arts, specifically Literature), the setting often mirrors the protagonist's emotions. Spring is a symbol of renewal. There is no indication of a supernatural atmosphere (so b is wrong). The setting is clearly related to the protagonist's emotions (so c is wrong). And there is no contradiction shown (so d is wrong).

Answer:

a. The setting reflects the protagonist's sense of renewal.