What is the purpose of the figurative language in paragraphs 20-21? It provides a more detailed description of the tropical setting.
It represents the relief felt by the characters that the little girl overcame her illness.
It reinforces the closeness between Madame Carambeau and the little girl.
O It represents the transformation in Madame Carambeau's outlook.

It represents the transformation in Madame Carambeau's outlook.

Explanation:

The question above is related to the story of "A Matter of Prejudice" written by Kate Chopin. Madame Carambeau was an old French woman in the 1900s. The story's setting was in a Spanish house where Madame Carambeau lived with her daughter, Madame Lalonde. It was the birthday party of Gustave, Madame Lalonde's son. Madame Carambeau made sure that she didn't want to be disturbed while the party was ongoing.

However, a little girl who was being chased darted towards her lap. Although Madame Carambeau was annoyed, her perception towards the girl changed. She knew that the little girl had a fever owing to her flushed cheek and heavy breathing.

Paragraphs 20-21 shows how Madame Carambeau took care of the little girl by telling Louise to gently remove the child's shoe. From a grumpy, old lady. These parts show how Madame Carambeau transformed into a caring person. She also prepared eau sedative to sponge the child.