Question

Victor escorted [Edna] out upon the banquette, lifted her parasol, and held it over her while he walked to the car with her. He entreated her to bear in mind that the disclosures of the afternoon were strictly confidential. She laughed and bantered him a little, remembering too late that she should have been dignified and reserved.
The excerpt best demonstrates which emerging theme of the novel?

Answer 1

The excerpt best demontrates that Edna is changing.Victor sees that and has this attitude of begging her not to reveal something important.That is why he goes with her to the car.The main theme in the story is Edna´s awakening, this birth or rebirth is being evident through the attitude of both characters in this excerpt;Edna is self assured, teasing, Victor is pleading secrecy and discretion, something which could not be helped by the time the scene takes place.