Edna Pontellier, a married woman, finds herself infatuated with another man. ... Pontellier is the epitome of a good man, but Edna thinks otherwise. ... This realization is further intensified by the intense presence of the sea. As Chopin describes, "the voice of the sea speaks to the soul- (659). ... Now Edna was alone, and she would have to return to her old life with her new vision, and face it all on her own. ...

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

"Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs, /Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers" eyes, / Being vexed, a sea nourished with lovers" tears, /What is it else? ... She asks after Romeo, and wonders about his background, clearly intrigued by this young man she has just met. ... Throughout the play, Lady Capulet seems older than her years, as she has a very serious outlook on life and indeed love. ... She describes Paris to Juliet as "a man of wax", trying to persuade, but by no means enforce, Juliet to at least ponder this proposal. ...

• Word Count: 2945
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

"Mademoiselle Reisz is a pianist of marvelous capabilities: her music penetrates into Edna's most secret self and calls forth an overwhelming sea of feeling."" (Seyersted 221) The older woman cautions Edna: "To be an artist includes much; one must possess many gifts "absolute gifts "which have not been acquired by one's own effort. ...

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

The basic foundation of a marriage is when a man is ready to leave his mother and father, he will and unite as one with the woman he loves and marries her (Reference 1). ... A marriage is considered to be between a man and a woman who have fallen in love with each other and should never be broken apart (Reference 2). ... A woman has beauty, charm, and allure while a man is handsome, virile, and masterful (Reference 8 pg. 65). ...

• Word Count: 4288
• Approx Pages: 17
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School