In The Awakening, Chopin explores a woman's choice to become independent. The main character, Edna, is dissatisfied with her life and position as wife and mother. ... He loved Kate, and permitted her to have many freedoms other women did not enjoy (The Awakening-Kate Chopin). ... In The Awakening, one can assume that the character Edna is not made to be the most likeable on purpose. ... The character Edna might have been used to show rebellion against common societal roles. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the "The Story Of An Hour-, Chopin illustrates freedom in the character Mrs. ... In "The Awakening- and "The Storm- she shows rebellion through the protagonist in the stories. ... Mallard's awakening with an open window when she enters the room. ... The Awakening by Kate Chopin was considered very shocking when it was first published because of the "sexual awakening" of the main character, Edna Pontellier, and her unconventional behavior (Evans no page). ... You also see rebellion of the female characters against the status quo. ...

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The female characters in her stories defy the conventional role of women in her time. In writing her stories through her point of view it is obvious that Chopin identifies with her characters. ... Chopin's intention is to bring an awakening to society regarding the female persona. ... Baroda's character in the story challenge the conservative role of women in her time. ... Baroda's character is allowed to have individuality. ...

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Essay Assignment #3 Kate Chopin's "The Storm" By John Youssef Professor Johnson Humanities 420 Tuesday, December 8, 2003 Kate Chopin's "The Storm" Readings of Chopin's work's often note the tension between female characters and the society that surrounds them. ... An awakening of theses feelings can make a person experience a storm within. ...

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She describes the character as having a "childlike way of being. ... Rather, she escapes to the garden, which is a symbol of eroticism and sexual awakening throughout the play. ... It is there, in the garden, where Catherine finally experiences her full sexual awakening. ...

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• Grade Level: High School