Examples of Freedom in the Awakening
"After a refreshing bath, Edna went to bed. And as she snuggled comfortably beneath the eiderdown a sense of restfulness invaded her, such as she had not known before."(Chopin 25). Throughout chapter twenty-five Leonce and the kids are going out of town which means Edna will be home by herself. Edna is relived by this. She acts as though her family was a burden and she no longer has responsibility. When they leave she runs around the house as happy as can be abandoning her responsibilities freely. "That summer at Grand Isle she began to loosen a little the mantle of reserve that had always enveloped her. There may have been—there must have been—influences, both subtle and apparent, working in their several …show more content…
Society at the time relied on women to play the motherly role. The men were accustomed to provide for their families and make all the decisions for the family. Women's opinions was not welcomed unless needed. "You are burnt beyond recognition," he added, looking at his wife as one looks at a valuable piece of personal property which has suffered some damage."(Chopin 1) . During this time women were considered prized possessions. In modern times this would be considered a trophy wife. Edna had to play the role of a perfect housewife or Leonce's image would be tarnished.
Examples of Search of Self in the Awakening "A feeling of exultation overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless, overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before." (Chopin 10). This moment for Edna was basically the start of her awakening. She faced a fear of hers (swimming) independently and went into the water by herself, with no fear. This is a example her independence and finding
"After a refreshing bath, Edna went to bed. And as she snuggled comfortably beneath the eiderdown a sense of restfulness invaded her, such as she had not known before."(Chopin 25). Throughout chapter twenty-five Leonce and the kids are going out of town which means Edna will be home by herself. Edna is relived by this. She acts as though her family was a burden and she no longer has responsibility. When they leave she runs around the house as happy as can be abandoning her responsibilities freely. "That summer at Grand Isle she began to loosen a little the mantle of reserve that had always enveloped her. There may have been—there must have been—influences, both subtle and apparent, working in their several …show more content…
Society at the time relied on women to play the motherly role. The men were accustomed to provide for their families and make all the decisions for the family. Women's opinions was not welcomed unless needed. "You are burnt beyond recognition," he added, looking at his wife as one looks at a valuable piece of personal property which has suffered some damage."(Chopin 1) . During this time women were considered prized possessions. In modern times this would be considered a trophy wife. Edna had to play the role of a perfect housewife or Leonce's image would be tarnished.
Examples of Search of Self in the Awakening "A feeling of exultation overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless, overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before." (Chopin 10). This moment for Edna was basically the start of her awakening. She faced a fear of hers (swimming) independently and went into the water by herself, with no fear. This is a example her independence and finding