Question 19 • DRHS American Literature and Composition
Read the excerpt from the play The Inheritors.EMIL: Oh, well—Lord, you can't say everything you think. If everybody did that, things'd be worse off than they are now.MADELINE: Once in a while you have to say what you think—or hate yourself.EMIL: (with a grin) Then hate yourself.Which feminist literary theme of the early- to mid-twentieth century is best reflected in this excerpt?
Answer
A
Women are often oppressed in male-dominated society.
B
Women suffer injustices as a result of unfair laws.
C
Women feel pressure to speak out against injustice.
D
Women often have a difficult time fulfilling their career goals.