Read the excerpt below and answer the question.
I broke from St. John, who had followed, and would have detained me. It was my time to assume
ascendency. My powers were in play and in force. I told him to forbear question or remark, I desired him to
leave me: I must and would be alone. He obeyed at once. Where there is energy to command well
enough, obedience never fails. I mounted to my chamber, locked myself in; fell on my knees; and prayed
In my way—a different way to St. John's, but effective in its own fashion. I seemed to penetrate very near a
Mighty Spirit, and my soul rushed out in gratitude at His feet. I rose from the thanksgiving-took a resolve-
and lay down, unscared, enlightened-eager but for the daylight.
Which statements explain the repeated Italicization of the word my in the excerpt? Select all that apply.
it hints that Jane is increasingly possessive of her personal space
It demonstrates Jane's increasing distain for the Rivers family.
It emphasizes Jane's autonomy as an individual.
it signals that Jane is shifting away from reliance upon St. John.