But the bicycle craze had a more lasting impact on women’s clothing than just the use of bloomers. in large part to cycling, the innovation of rational dress reformers were starting to take effect by the end of the 1890s. corsets were on their way out, dresses were getting shorter, and women no longer wore the heavy, bulky undergarments that gave them round, unnatural shapes. these changes went a long way toward unburdening women and setting the stage for them to be healthier and more active in the coming century. based on the excerpt, women in the 1890s became more independent and their lives improved as a result of1. a rise in the popularity of bicycles.2. a rise in the popularity of corsets.3. cycling becoming less socially acceptable.4. clothing becoming more restrictive.

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

What is the theme of "the necklace"

Read this sentence from the story of my life by helen keller. the most important day i remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, anne mansfield sullivan, came to me. which element of plot does this sentence best represent?