Kate Chopin's The Awakening is considered to be one of the earliest feminist novels, acting as major influence for female writers of the nineteenth century. The novel chronicles Edna Pontellier's quest for independence and self-discovery. ... Chopin hints to Edna's rebirth throughout the early chapters of the novel with phrases such as, "Mrs. ... It is important to note that Edna calls the piano piece "Solitude", for this leads the reader to believe that the man is isolated and alone. ... The naked man incorporates the important motif of the sea, which is found throughout the...

• Word Count: 594
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Kate Chopin's The Awakening is considered to be one of the earliest feminist novels, acting as major influence for female writers of the nineteenth century. The novel chronicles Edna Pontellier's quest for independence and self-discovery. ... Chopin hints to Edna's rebirth throughout the early chapters of the novel with phrases such as, "Mrs. ... It is important to note that Edna calls the piano piece "Solitude", for this leads the reader to believe that the man is isolated and alone. ... The naked man incorporates the important motif of the sea, which is found throughout the...

• Word Count: 594
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

As the novel progresses, she voices her feelings and begins to put them into action. ... By the end of the novel, Edna is independent from her husband and states, "I am no longer one of Mr. ... From the start of the novel, Edna feels her lust for Robert. ... Robert abandons Edna, leaving her a note, which allows Edna to come to the realization that her life is no longer acceptable according to society's standards and that she is alone in her awakening. ...

• Word Count: 625
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

As the novel progresses, she voices her feelings and begins to put them into action. ... By the end of the novel, Edna is independent from her husband and states, "I am no longer one of Mr. ... From the start of the novel, Edna feels her lust for Robert. ... Robert abandons Edna, leaving her a note, which allows Edna to come to the realization that her life is no longer acceptable according to society's standards and that she is alone in her awakening. ...

• Word Count: 671
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Through the novel, she grows from a normal and typical mother to a spiritually awakened woman. ... As the novel progresses, each character plays a significant role in Edna's ultimate decision. ... In the novel, Robert symbolizes the impossibility of being completely independent and socially acceptable simultaneously. ... Edna returns to her house to find Robert gone with a note left for her. ...

• Word Count: 820
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School