Question

What is the author’s main purpose for writing this passage?



to present the plight of the Suffragettes who gave up their freedom as a form of protest



to demonstrate the gradual change in society’s attitude toward persecution



to challenge society’s perception of mere demonstrations as acts of martyrdom



to persuade society to bring about a change in the ineffective methods of protest

Answer 1

Well in here the answer is the first one:  to present the plight of the Suffragettes who gave up their freedom as a form of protest. We knoe this because the Author's main purpose is usually be figured out what the story is all about and it depends on how it is being presented.Hope this is useful