Question

Possible adjectives describing Leonce Pontellier

A) Caring, understanding, supportive
B) Tyrannical, controlling, distant
C) Easygoing, relaxed, laid-back
D) Stubborn, determined, persistent

Answer 1

Leonce Pontellier from 'The Awakening' is best described as tyrannical, controlling, and distant, illustrating typical male authority of the late 19th century.

Step-by-step explanation:

The character Leonce Pontellier from the novel The Awakening by Kate Chopin is best described by the adjectives in option B) Tyrannical, controlling, distant. Leonce is often characterized by his possessive behavior towards his wife Edna, as well as by his lack of emotional support and understanding of her needs and desires. His demeanor represents the societal expectations of male authority and ownership in marriage during the novel's setting in the late 19th century.