He is young and free and accepts Edna's independence and respects her free will. ... After resting in the country home, Edna felt like she had been asleep for many years. ... First, Robert left for Mexico to pursue business. ... When the Pontelliers return home to New Orleans, the Romanticism of the story becomes much clearer. ... Back at home, the extent to which his materialism exists is more obvious. ...

• Word Count: 4173
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

The men dressed in black, colorless business suites, with fashionable ties, fashionable outfits, and with any accessory that could compliment their fashionable lives. ... In the end of the poem, the character dreams of "your Etectera" while he lies in mud, wishing he could be back home. ...

• Word Count: 4790
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: High School

It was her husband's misfortune that he did not make this interesting discovery himself, but he had his brokerage business to think about and brokers deal in stocks, not hearts. ... Emma broke free from her life of limitations while on the other hand Berthe was imprisoned in her life. ...

• Word Count: 3600
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School