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    Gilbertson 1 Alex Gilbertson T. Ramsey English 30B March 10, 2015 Literary Analysis: Edna Pontellier Since it’s controversial debut in 1899, The Awakening by Kate Chopin has captivated and enthralled audiences over the years. Due to its mature content discussing female sexual desires, the novel was first regarded as immoral and corrupt; therefore, many critics gave harsh reviews and criticized Chopin, causing her to never be able to publish another novel. Additionally, her novel centered around

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    Symbolism in The Awakening by Kate Chopin The Awakening by Kate Chopin is a novel full of symbolism which reveals much of the deeper meaning in the story. Within each narrative segment there is often a symbol that helps to add meaning to the text, and the understanding of these symbols is essential to a full appreciation of the story. These symbolic elements help the reader to make a connection between Edna’s world and her eventual awakening. Throughout the novel there are a huge number of symbols

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    “The famous writer Kate Chopin once said, “The voice of the sea speaks to the soul.” The Awakening, (1899). Kate Chopin was widely recognized as one of the leading writers of her time. She was an American author of short stories and novels. She was born on February 08, 1850 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. She died on August 22, 1904, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Written in 1898 but not published until it appeared in The Complete Works of Kate Chopin in 1969, "The Storm" has

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    The Feminist Awakening Women’s rights have evolved over time; beginning with being homemakers and evolving to obtaining professions, acquiring an education, and gaining the right to vote. The movement that created all these revolutionary changes was called the feminist movement. The feminist movement occurred in the twentieth century. Many people are not aware of the purpose of the feminist movement. The movement was political and social and it sought to set up equality for women. Women’s groups

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    Edna’s Awakening The idea of owning one’s destiny, to be one’s own master, remains the dream and desire for many. This very thought of obtaining a unique stroke and carving a new path from society’s traditions is a condition rooted in everyone. However, what makes an individual truly exemplary is their ability to pursue this feeling. Edna, the main character in Chopin’s The Awakening, represents the very definition of a struggle in finding one’s identity. Kate Chopin specifically points to this

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    The Awakening Symbolism

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    ideas, emotions, and states of mind”.In the book, The Awakening by Kate Chopin, she uses symbolism to convey her message on the life of the main character Edna Pontellier.Edna can be related to an encaged bird due to her wanting to be free but can’t be because of her husband and children.Other symbols in the text include: changing houses,the sea,birds and much more.While many believe the ending of the book was strong enough for the central theme of the book,that is not true.Throughout the book Chopin

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    Commonly explored throughout her works, the idea of marriage inhibiting a woman’s freedom is the driving force behind Kate Chopin’s contextual objections to propriety. In particular, The Awakening and “The Story of an Hour” explore the lives of women seeking marital liberation and individuality. Mrs. Chopin, who was raised in a matriarchal household, expresses her opposition to the nineteenth century patriarchal society while using her personal experiences to exemplify her feminist views.

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    No one in life has gotten to where they are without some sort of sacrifice. It is just common human nature that we must give up one thing, in order to acquire another or appreciate something else. Edna Pontellier from The Awakening is no different as her sacrifice ends up opening her eyes and changes her very nature and values. Edna’s deliberate sacrifice is that she chooses a man who has her relive her young fantasies and mind over her husband and family who demonstrate that responsibility and

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    the very essence of Kate Chopin’s The Awakening. This “feminist” novel depicts the life of Edna Pontellier and explores the many daunting themes of identity, women and their roles in society, and independence; all of which, during the nineteenth century, were extremely sensitive and daring topics. In a nutshell, the novel is truly about her “awakening”, which is portended by its title. What allows this is water, which stands to represent Edna’s awakening. It is no coincidence that much of her

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    self awareness and dignity. The Awakening, published in 1899, was labeled as morbid, disagreeable, and vulgar, which then went through a massive controversy that led to the book being widely condemned. “Modern critics praise The Awakening for its daring treatment of traditional gender roles as they were defined at the turn of the century, and for its exploration of a woman's search for self-fulfillment.” states Suzanne D. Green. Kate Chopin deliberately uses the theme of individualism vs. society to

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