The right answer is:
They contribute to the rising action by introducing a secondary conflict related to Mrs. Pontellier’s envy of the ease with which Madame Ratignolle manages traditional female roles.
Explanation:
these two scenes from chapter 5 contribute to the novel’s plot development as the rising action. They can not be part of the climax because we are not talking about the main characters in the book.
<span> Ernie </span>could<span> see Alfonso's desperation, he had plans with </span>his<span> friend Raymundo. </span>
