11. Why does Chopin mention all of the items that Mrs. Sommers plans to purchase with her money at the beginning of the story? A) she wants us to know what is on Mrs. sommers shopping list

B) she wants to establish that Mrs. sommers is putting the need of her family first

C) she wants to show the reader the cost of ordinary goods during this time period

D) she wants to emphasize that women are stuck with the shopping duties