Industrialization, urbanization, and changing social norms were coming in to play. Darwin's theory of evolution was being debated, and the Women's Suffrage Movement was continuing. These social and economic factors play a large role in the writing of this book. The author, Edna Pontellier, seems to be trying to find herself in her society.
Theme:.
The theme of the book is self-discovery and discontent. The theme also includes rebellion, growing up, and becoming free.
Characters:.
Edna Ponteilier-Main Character-The book describes her as a 28 year-old woman that is handsome instead of beautiful. She is the character that does the awakening. Since she felt confined as a mother and wife, she began to rebel. Although she really cared about her children, she eventually killed herself.
Leonce Ponteilier-Edna's husband-He is of Creole descent, which plays a factor in his view of how his wife should act. ("Creole women were very conservative, perhaps the most conservative group in the nation"-WWW.ocv.cou/eigweb/eng 384/to/.time.htm) He treated Edna more like a piece of property than his wife. He does not know exactly what is going on with his wife.
Robert Leborn-a young flirt at the Grand Isle-His mother is the owner of the cottage that the Ponteiliers live in. Robert and Edna fall in love. He went to Mexico because of this fact. He helps Edna realize she is unhappy with her life. He ran away when things got tough.
Adele Ratignolle-Edna's friend-Edna finds her very beautiful. Indore her hands. She does not want to see Edna's children hurt. She is the example of how a wife and a mother should act. She dies in the book.
Mademoiselle Reisz-The exact opposite of Adele-She plays an important role in Edna's awakening. She is the pianist that Edna loves to hear. Edna takes comfort in listening to her play. She is an unusual character that is often misunderstood.
Alcee Arobin-Mr. Arobin is madly in love with Edna, but she does not feel the same way about him.
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