I think a, or d, but I can't say for certain. I am sorry.
I would believe the conclusion or the plot. I'm not certain so I could be wrong.
Answer:
In the Renaissance, when the political systems changed from the Medieval feudal systems, women of every social class saw a change in their social and political options that men did not. ... The role of women was a very scarce role. Women were supposed to be seen and not heard. Rarely seen at that.
<u>Answer:</u>
<u>C. by detailing the effects of the cold St. Petersburg weather</u>
<u>Explanation:</u>
Remember, the story begins by telling readers how the main character of the story, Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin struggles to survive the effects of the cold St. Petersburg weather.
Akakievich is portrayed as an impoverished clerk, he struggles to save money in order to buy a new winter coat. Thus, the theme of the story ("The Overcoat") emerges further from here.