The Awakening
In Kate Chopin's "The Awakening," Edna Pontellier, the protagonist, is searching for her identity for most of the novel. Her identity is defined by the awakening of her soul; not only her soul, but also the awakening of her social life, spiritual life, sexuality, and her role in society. Edna transforms herself from an obedient housewife to a person who is alive with strength of character and emotions which she no longer has to repress. This transformation is shaped by her surroundings. Her behavior is more shocking and horrifying because of her position in society, it is that position which causes her to feel restrained and makes her yearn to rebel. Edna, a wealthy New Orleans housewife, attempts to find the deepest truth about herself by conforming to society's norms. She marries a well-respected man, Leonce, and bears him children. However, Edna discovers that she wants more out of life; something about her marriage is not allowing her to achieve fulfillment. Through her relationships, confrontations, and conflicts with other characters, Edna discovers that her deepest truth is her need for independence from those that hold her back and she honors her deepest truth by exerting the power of he
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Approximate Word count = 1475
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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