How would a postmodern approach understand former marathon runner Stella as she grapples with turning 80?
A) Stella's identity as an athlete is blurred with coming to terms with living in the body of an 80-year-old.
B) Stella will make a positive adjustment to aging when she puts her running days behind her.
C) Stella has less power now than she did when her success as a marathon runner brought rewards and wealth.
D) Stella will be happiest when she invests her energies in other pursuits and maintains her fitness in less strenuous ways.

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A postmodern approach would see Stella's identity as not fixed or stable, but rather fluid and constantly evolving. As she grapples with turning 80, her past identity as a marathon runner may be challenged by her current physical limitations and societal expectations of older adults. This can cause a blurring of her identity as an athlete with her identity as an older adult.

How Would a Postmodern Approach Understand Former Marathon Runner Stella