Mr. Pontellier’s behavior when he returns home reveals that his character is

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kogti [31]3 years ago

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The answer answer is indeed letter C. Mr. Pontellier's behavior when he returns home reveals that his character is:

C. self-centered, because he disrupts the sleep of his wife and children.

This question is about the novel "The Awakening," by American author Kate Chopin (1850-1904):

The main character is Edna Pontellier, a woman who changes radically throughout the story. She awakens after realizing she does not want for herself what society imposes upon her.
At the beginning of the story, Edna is married to Léonce Pontellier, who is considered by many - and by himself - a perfect husband. Mr. Pontellier provides well for his family. Their financial condition is good, and he is always giving them gifts.
However, Mr. Pontellier is a self-centered man. He cares only for his own feelings of what is right, of what should be done. One night, as he arrives home, he wakes Edna up just to talk about himself:
"His entrance awoke his wife . . . He talked to her while he undressed, telling her anecdotes . . . She was overcome with sleep, and answered him with little half utterances."
Mr. Pontellier gets frustrated for his wife's lack of interest in what he has to say. Annoyed, he checks on their children and disturbs their sleep just like he disturbed Edna's.
In conclusion, Mr. Pontellier is self-absorbed and unsympathetic to the needs and wants of others.