From reading “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin, I can see that she used language in many ways in relation to race, gender and identity. Language was used in the development of each character in the novel, including the secondary characters. Chopin’s use of language in relation to identity is the most obvious technique used in the novel, particularly surrounding the main protagonist, Edna.
“The Awakening,” is a novel revolved around one woman’s identity crisis and the process of her ‘awakening.’ Chopin uses language to create characters and each of their individual identities. However, Edna Ponteillier is not satisfied with her identity. “The central narrative (..) concerns Edna Ponteillier’s struggle to define herself as an active subject, and
“The Awakening,” is a novel revolved around one woman’s identity crisis and the process of her ‘awakening.’ Chopin uses language to create characters and each of their individual identities. However, Edna Ponteillier is not satisfied with her identity. “The central narrative (..) concerns Edna Ponteillier’s struggle to define herself as an active subject, and