In "The Awakening," what is MOST LIKELY the author's intent by mentioning that one of Mr.

Pontellier's children began to kick and talk about a basket full of crabs?

O The author wants to show that the child was experiencing a frightening dream.

O The author wants to introduce the idea that one of the children was not well.

O The author wants to prove that the child was being neglected by his mother.

O The author wants to demonstrate the extent of the child's anger at his father