1. A Sea of Freedom
In many novels, water represents freedom, independence, and escape; Kate Chopin's The Awakening is no different. ... Each time she is in the presence of water, the freedom it offers beckons her. In The Awakening, the sea is a symbol of freedom and release for Edna when she takes her first swim, leaves Grande Isle for Cheniere Caminada, and when she walks to the beach for the final time. ... When she is on the water, sailing away from her life, she is free from all that troubles her. ... The sea plays a pivotal role in her awakening. ...
- Word Count: 734
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School