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What does the paleface woman represent in the narrative?

1

Friendship

2

Cultural oppression

3

Freedom

4

Tradition

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Answer

B. Cultural oppression

Solution:

The paleface woman symbolizes cultural oppression and the authoritative force that seeks to strip the girls of their identity and traditions, thus reinforcing the theme of rebellion.

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