In Linton's The Girl of the Period, what course of behavior does the author recommend for women ?
Correct answer: C. Women should take pains to remain generous, modest, and capable.
- A. Women should wear more makeup in order to attract husbands.
- B. Women should make sure to receive an education in order to secure their own futures.
- C. Women should take pains to remain generous, modest, and capable.
- D. Women should be given the right to vote immediately.
Explanation
Eliza Lynn Linton’s conservative critique of the ‘girl of the period’ praises women who remain generous, modest, and capable. The other choices either misrepresent her advice or belong to later feminist demands rather than her position.
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