She could not beat the adversary that happened to be her kids. Her children began to control and overcome her. They were the reason she had to begin to return to the roles of society of being a “perfect” mother. Therefore that made Edna feel if she couldn’t give her children everything they wanted, that she is failing her task. Moreover, Edna begins to doubt herself and the only way she could free herself from the limitations of being a perfect women was to sacrifice her life. Overall, Edna’s sacrifices were meant to help her children because she failed to be what a mother is expected to be. She felt it would be better for her kids if she was no longer a part of their lives. Edna’s sacrifice shows her value of freedom. When taking her life away, she felt as if it was her only option to become a free woman once
She could not beat the adversary that happened to be her kids. Her children began to control and overcome her. They were the reason she had to begin to return to the roles of society of being a “perfect” mother. Therefore that made Edna feel if she couldn’t give her children everything they wanted, that she is failing her task. Moreover, Edna begins to doubt herself and the only way she could free herself from the limitations of being a perfect women was to sacrifice her life. Overall, Edna’s sacrifices were meant to help her children because she failed to be what a mother is expected to be. She felt it would be better for her kids if she was no longer a part of their lives. Edna’s sacrifice shows her value of freedom. When taking her life away, she felt as if it was her only option to become a free woman once