Mrs. Pontellier, from "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, experiences changes as her social status decreases.
- **Answer:** D) She begins to lose a sense of her individuality.
- **Explanation:** As Mrs. Pontellier's social status decreases, she starts to challenge societal norms and expectations. This leads her to question her own identity and traditional roles assigned to her by society. She begins to feel suffocated by the constraints placed upon her as a woman in her social circle, ultimately leading to a sense of losing her individuality.
This process of losing a sense of individuality is a central theme in the novel as Mrs. Pontellier undergoes a transformation in her understanding of herself and her place in society.
