The Awakening The Awakening, by Kate Chopin, is a story of Edna Pontellier"'"s journey through self-discovery. ... The sea is a strong symbol in The Awakening. ... If someone is enfolded or embraced by water before too long, they drown. ... Birds are a strong symbol throughout the book. ... The water was chill, but she walked on. ...
Secondly, learning to swim is also used as a symbol of sanction and freedom. ... There has been quite an emphasis on the water as well in a number of places. For instance, during Edna's party a fountain could be heard; water is usually associated with freshness, purity, motherhood, however, in this case the fountain's splash is described as "monotonous" which may underline the idea that motherhood has become monotonous due to the awakening of a different, liberated Edna. ... Art becomes a symbol of freedom and expressiveness. ... Many animals have also been used as symbols. ...
Awakenings Exploited people in the world have always had struggles in finding their voice. ... This battle is delicately illustrated in Kate Chopin's novel, The Awakening. ... Edna developes herself throughout the book and becomes a symbol of women fighting for and achieving their goal . ... The chilly water does not bother Edna as she swims on, farther and farther away from the shore. ... Kate Chopin's novel, The Awakening, follows a young woman on her journey to autonomy. ...
The Awakening and "The Dream of an Hour" show freedom for women through symbols such as nature. ... This is the awakening Edna finds while on the beach. ... The awakening is the reason she learns to swim. ... The water where her awakening first appears could symbolize the cleansing of her past, and this causes her to have a rebirth and to look to the future. ... In The Awakening it is mainly the sea and the water; in "The Dream of an Hour" it is the sky and trees. ...
