Winston reads a story that includes this scene:

“Mayday, Mayday,” Constance repeated into the radio. The plane was going into a tailspin. “I’m going to bail out. Over and out,” she said with some panic and a lot of determination in her voice. At that point, she climbed to the exit with her parachute on and, without hesitation, jumped.

Which statement could Winston make to explain how this new rendition of a “damsel in distress” mainly differs from the traditional character?

A.
Though the woman sounds a bit panicked, she is also determined.
B.
The woman does not rely on a rescuer but saves herself instead.
C.
The woman relies on modern conveniences, like the radio and parachute.
D.
Though the woman is in actual distress, she put herself in the position to have something bad happen.

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Answer:

B: The woman does not rely on a rescuer but saves herself instead.

Explanation:

“damsel in distress” means; a young woman in trouble (with the implication that the woman needs to be rescued, as by a prince in a fairy tale).

in this story the woman is clearly stressed and in need of help. But instead of waiting for help she saves herself, making her fall out of the “damsel in distress” stereotype.

also i took the test and got it right :D

Answer:

B.  The woman does not rely on a rescuer but saves herself instead

Explanation:

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