The Awakening and "The Dream of an Hour" show freedom for women through symbols such as nature. ... Her art also represents the pinnacle of her awakening towards freedom. This is the awakening Edna finds while on the beach. ... The awakening is the reason she learns to swim. ... Just as in The Awakening, in "The Dream of an Hour" the main character has a symbolic rebirth and experience freedom even though it is only for a number of minutes. ...

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• Grade Level: High School