Which of the following best describes Mansfield's purpose in writing "The
Daughters of the Late Colonel"?
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A. To show that women who are deprived of the opportunity to think
for themselves will become unable to function in important
situations in life.
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B. To make a point about the effects of military discipline in
households with more than one child.
C. To seek literary revenge on her father, who had been a
domineering military tyrant.
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D. To show admiration for women who choose to support their aging
parents instead of getting married or living their own lives.