In the beginning of the book, there is a green and yellow parrot hanging in a cage outside the door saying over and over, “Allez vous-en! Allez-vous-en!” The bird represents Edna and this scene shows the relationship she has with her husband. Like the bird, Edna is trapped in a cage, she can’t escape, all she can do is make a lot of noise; Mr. Pontellier, who is sitting
In the beginning of the book, there is a green and yellow parrot hanging in a cage outside the door saying over and over, “Allez vous-en! Allez-vous-en!” The bird represents Edna and this scene shows the relationship she has with her husband. Like the bird, Edna is trapped in a cage, she can’t escape, all she can do is make a lot of noise; Mr. Pontellier, who is sitting