In The Awakening, Chopin mainly focuses on the character of Edna Pontellier. ... This quote describes the beginning of Edna's process of awakening. ... In the process of her awakening, one of the things Edna claims back is her body. ... Another character to help formulate Edna's new found independence was Mademoiselle Reisz. ... It at once assumed the intimate character of a home, while she herself invested it with a charm which it reflected like a warm glow. ...

• Word Count: 1838
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Kate Chopin's The Awakening, is a memorable story of one woman's quest for self happiness and strength. ... The Awakening is best described as a story of a sensual, determined woman who insists on her independence. ... Some of the controversy arises with the different similarities between Edna Pontellier, the main character, and Kate Chopin. ... The Awakening begins at Grand Isle, a vacation spot of wealthy Creoles from New Orleans. ... When she realizes this, she feels as though she has had her own awakening. ...

• Word Count: 1384
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The Awakening and "The Dream of an Hour" show freedom for women through symbols such as nature. ... Her art also represents the pinnacle of her awakening towards freedom. This is the awakening Edna finds while on the beach. ... The awakening is the reason she learns to swim. ... Just as in The Awakening, in "The Dream of an Hour" the main character has a symbolic rebirth and experience freedom even though it is only for a number of minutes. ...

• Word Count: 1547
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School