A Pair of Silk Stocking by Kate Chopin

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What was Mrs. Sommers supposed to spend the money on?

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New clothes for her children.

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What happens at the end of 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'?

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Mrs. Sommers gets in a cable car and wishes she didn't have to go home.

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What unexpected possession does the protagonist acquire in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'?

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Fifteen dollars.

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What does Mrs. Sommers NOT buy?

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A new dress.

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What was the social status of Mrs. Sommers and her family?

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Lower-class, poor.

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What is the main theme of 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'?

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The struggle between desire and responsibility.

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How does Mrs. Sommers feel about her financial situation?

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She feels a sense of longing and frustration.

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What does the pair of silk stockings symbolize in the story?

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Luxury and the fleeting nature of happiness.

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What is the significance of the title 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'?

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It represents the protagonist's brief escape from her impoverished reality.

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What does Mrs. Sommers do with the fifteen dollars she unexpectedly receives?

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She indulges in luxuries instead of using it for necessities.