Question 14 of 24
read the following description:
she had the face of an arrogant headmistress who was
long past her prime, yet she hadn't bothered to find out.
something in the severe lines of her face suggested she
had long since been defeated by time but was still fighting
pointlessly against it.
what are two literary themes that can be identified in this description?
a. the indignity of vanity and the futility of the pursuit of beauty
o b. the cruelty of time and the importance of integrity
c. the inevitability of aging and the dignity of self-worth
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d. the uselessness of youth and the value of kindness
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The two literary themes that can be identified in this description are: "the indignity of vanity and the futility of the pursuit of beauty" (Option A)

What is a theme?

A Theme is the subject matter that the author has expressed in a written text.

The text above is culled from "The Du.ke of Arrogance". The lady described is Arabella Jennings.

Having aged but refusing to look it, she continues to make efforts to appear younger.

Hence, the text above speaks to how vain it is to want to remain young forever and highlights the uselessness of trying to prevent aging.

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