From the story “Desiree’s baby” What is the author's most likely purpose for introducing the story through
Madame Valmonde's point of view?

To add figurative language to the overall story

To show that Madame Valmonde does not really care for Desiree or the child.

To not reveal that Desiree had had an affair with another man.

To show how the estate and family looks from the outside, not revealing the
troubles they hide inside.

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful