5. Which statement best explains the influence of the historical and social context on the plot?
Historical Context: In the society of the mid-1800s, women were
expected to show initiative.
Influence on Plot: Alice gets a job outside the home to pay their
bills.
O
Historical Context: In the society of the mid-1800s, women were
expected to show initiative.
Influence on Plot: Alice, not Henry, is responsible for monitoring
the family's expenses.
O
Historical Context: In the society of the mid-1800s, women had
less authority than men.
Influence on Plot: Alice earns accolades for her work writing
pamphlets for the temperance society.
e
Historical Context: In the society of the mid-1800s, women had
less authority than men.
Influence on Plot: Alice keeps her thoughts and worries to herself
while working to support the family.