Chopin is able to discuss the growth and development of Edna Pontellier through the use of various literary techniques. Her use of word choice for example, reveals many things about Edna and her life with her husband
The roles of Mrs.Pontellier and her husband are very different.This can be clearly shown through Mr.Pontellier’s severe displeasement when he finds one of his children feverish and blames Mrs.Pontellier for her it.His outburst stems from the outlook men during this time period had for women: to be a housewife with the sole purpose of caring and nurturing her children while at the same time managing a prim house.While Mr.Pontellier seems to have ultimate freedom, he never seems to have to spend time with his children and can go
The roles of Mrs.Pontellier and her husband are very different.This can be clearly shown through Mr.Pontellier’s severe displeasement when he finds one of his children feverish and blames Mrs.Pontellier for her it.His outburst stems from the outlook men during this time period had for women: to be a housewife with the sole purpose of caring and nurturing her children while at the same time managing a prim house.While Mr.Pontellier seems to have ultimate freedom, he never seems to have to spend time with his children and can go