Even though option D is also related to Modernism and could be related to the excerpt, option C seems to be the correct one: It conveys the idea of isolation from modern life.
Modernist were called "the lost generation" because of their search for meaning among the fragments of modern life. In the excerpt, the words "lonely men" seem to address the theme of isolation and alienation in society. While everyone seems to have a role to perform in modern life, that does not mean they have found their true identity. Some sort of value seems to have been lost and, with it, men lost themselves. Modernism is characterized by the search of such value.
Answer:
Meg is the protagonist and the story and went through many changes.
Explanation: In the beginning of the story she is very timid, shy, insecure, and awkward. She has many issues when it comes to self-worth because she get's bad grades in school, she's constantly compared to her parents, and she tends to be quite immature. In chapter 1 on page 3 one of the girls tells her "After all, Meg, we aren't grammar-school kids any more. Why do you always act like such a baby?" because Meg decides to go a little crazy during lunch. But, at some point she decides to step up and try to find her father but is taking care of her little brother at the same time. She opens up and is willing to try new things and trust and love people as well as overcomes he fears.
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