Read the excerpt from The Awakening.

A certain light was beginning to dawn dimly within her,—the light which, showing the way, forbids it.

At that early period it served but to bewilder her. It moved her to dreams, to thoughtfulness, to the shadowy anguish which had overcome her the midnight when she had abandoned herself to tears.

Which statement best explains why the author reveals a moment of epiphany for Mrs. Pontellier in the excerpt?
A. The author is introducing the reader to the character of Mrs. Pontellier as part of the novel’s exposition.
B. The author is revealing the secrets of Mrs. Pontellier as part of the novel’s climax.
C. The author is developing Mrs. Pontellier’s character as part of the novel’s rising action.
D. The author is showing Mrs. Pontellier’s reaction to earlier events as part of the falling action of the novel.

The statement that most adequately elaborates the reason for which the author unveils a moment of inspiration(epiphany) for Mrs. Pontellier would be:

B). The author is revealing the secrets of Mrs. Pontellier as part of the novel’s climax.

'Epiphany' is described as a 'sudden illuminating realization or discovery that assists a character in gaining a better understanding of a situation that completely changes the rest of the plot of the narrative.'
In the given excerpt from "The Awakening," the author unveils an occasion of epiphany for Mrs. Pontellier because as the revelation of the secrets associated with her entirely changes the mood and flow of the story.
This revelation takes the story to the next level and the climax of the story takes place when Edna attains an immediate knowledge about the misfortune of being a mother and commits sui-cide.

Thus, option B is the correct answer.

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