Though we see what she actually thinks about a women's place as a mother in the social order. She reflects, "The mother-women seemed to prevail that summer at Grand Isle. ... For instance, the bond Edna has with her children is very doubtful when she contemplates on how she feels towards them. "She was fond of her children in an uneven, impulsive way. ... The sea and art both leave a huge imprint on Edna, they allowed her to find the hidden significance of expressionism and represented her free will and courage. ...

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• Grade Level: High School