Question

According to the last two paragraphs of "A New Biographical Approach," which best describes the literary critics’ response to The Awakening?

Most of them embraced The Awakening as regional literature because of its vivid detail.
*Most of them bashed The Awakening as realistic literature because of its progressive themes.*
Most of them accepted The Awakening as political literature because of its emphasis on women’s rights.
Most of them rejected The Awakening as period literature because of its hostile tone.

Answer 1

Answer :

According to the last two paragraphs of "A New Biographical Approach," most of the literary critics bashed The Awakening as realistic literature because of its progressive themes. These themes mainly included the emerging independence and freedom of women, the discovery of their own character and personality, and recognition of their emotional and sexual needs.