The Awakening Essays

Introduction Human beings are bound by the rules of society and have to lead their lives in accordance with those rules. The novel “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin brings forth the struggle of a married woman who is caught between her own desires and rules of the society. The protagonist…

In Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening,” the character of Robert Lebrun is one that is difficult for the audience to warm up toand feel for. Throughout the novel, Robert literally comes and goes, making himself known for only a short amount of time before taking off again, and only to show…

Edna Pontellier, the lead character in the story is a married woman with two children. The story begins with Edna as a mother and a wife to a successful businessperson Leonce Ponttellier who lives a happy life oblivious of his wife’s misery. Edna is not happy with several issues in…

The Awakening is a story about the self-discovery of the protagonist, Edna Pontelliar. The story is set in the eighteen hundreds where the society is based on male chauvinistic beliefs There are gender-specific responsibilities that are expected from each sex. Women are supposed to be obedient to their husbands and…

The Awakening is based on the inner journey of the central character Edna Pontellier. Edna Pontellier is presented by Chopin as a woman whose beliefs regarding motherhood and womanhood happen to be contrary to the prevalent social conventions and norms. The plot unravels the inner journey of Edna as she…