Which sentence provides the best analysis of a story's setting? A. Given that the story was written during the late Victorian period, Mrs. Wolsey is justified in her surprise that Mr. Swanson is hatless. B. One evening, Mrs. Wolsey happens upon Mr. Swanson standing next to a vegetable cart and is shocked that he has forgotten his hat. C. Although not a requirement, wearing a hat in public in the late 19th century was considered the bare minimum of etiquette. D. Mrs. Wolsey is rarely surprised by the antics of the gentlemen in her life, so her reaction to Mr. Swanson is out of character for her.

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Kelly Velasquez

29 April, 02:42

Which sentence provides the best analysis of a story's setting? A. Given that the story was written during the late Victorian period, Mrs. Wolsey is justified in her surprise that Mr. Swanson is hatless. B. One evening, Mrs. Wolsey happens upon Mr. Swanson standing next to a vegetable cart and is shocked that he has forgotten his hat. C. Although not a requirement, wearing a hat in public in the late 19th century was considered the bare minimum of etiquette. D. Mrs. Wolsey is rarely surprised by the antics of the gentlemen in her life, so her reaction to Mr. Swanson is out of character for her.

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Cristina Sparks · Answer 1

C. Although not a requirement, wearing a hat in public in the late 19th century was considered the bare minimum of etiquette.

In the 19th and 20th century, Americans were very notorious about rough behavior and inappropriate manner, proper etiquette is in the utmost issue. One of this etiquette was the so-called "Hatiquette". This is an etiquette which tells men when to remove and put on their hats. When in public, hats are put on, while when indoors, hats are removed.