Read the excerpt from chapter 31 of The Awakening. He looked around, and began to turn out some of the lights.
"What about upstairs?" he inquired.
"I think it is all right; but there may be a window or two unlatched. We had better look; you might take a candle
and see. And bring me my wrap and hat on the foot of the bed in the middle room."
He went up with the light, and Edna began closing doors and windows. She hated to shut in the smoke and the
fumes of the wine. Arobin found her cape and hat, which he brought down and helped her to put on.
What does this excerpt reveal about the role Arobin has taken in Edna's life?
O In Leonce's absence, Arobin has become Edna's substitute husband.
O Arobin has become her closest confidante and most trusted friend.
O Edna views Arobin as her perfect mate and feels at ease with him.
O Arobin has become the new lord of the house on Esplanade Street.