Read the following excerpt from The Age of Innocence to determine theme.

"To the general relief, the Countess Olenska was not present in her grandmother's drawing-room during the visit of the betrothed couple. Mrs. Mingott said she had gone out; which, on a day of such glaring sunlight, and at the "shopping hour," seemed in itself an indelicate thing for a compromised woman to do."

Which theme is supported by this excerpt?

A.) Young people in love must overcome many obstacles.
B.) Members of a society are expected to follow certain standards of behavior.
C.) Couples who do not know each other well can still have successful marriages.
D.) Visiting older relatives can be amusing and rewarding.