Read the excerpt from the play the inheritors.

emil: oh, well—lord, you can't say everything you think. if everybody did that, things'd be worse off than they are now.

madeline: once in a while you have to say what you think—or hate yourself.

emil: (with a grin) then hate yourself.

which feminist literary theme of the early- to mid-twentieth century is best reflected in this excerpt?
a. women are often oppressed in male-dominated society.
b. women suffer injustices as a result of unfair laws.
c. women feel pressure to speak out against injustice.
d. women often have a difficult time fulfilling their career goals.