Her first attempts at writing were brief sketches for a local newspaper which were short descriptions of her life in Louisiana. ... However after her publication of the infamous book "the Awakening" in 1899, success in her writing career quickly and drastically declined. ... She begins to realize for the first time that she is an individual. When she realizes this, she feels as though she has had her own awakening. ... At the time of the publication of the book, desire for another person while you are married was morally wrong and considered a great sin. ...

• Word Count: 1384
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School