1. Summary of The Awakening by Kate Chopin
Throughout the novel The Awakening, Kate Chopin uses allegory to show a psychological struggle for happiness, independence, and relationships through the character of Edna Pontellier. One way Edna's behavior changes throughout the novel is with her struggle for her own happiness while trying to live up to expectations of society. ... One that is not shaped by expectations given to her but by her own free will and choices. ... Art is shown to be a great element in the novel, it represents the way Edna grows as an individual and seeks her own choice. ... She finally realized that being in ...
- Word Count: 1575
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School