Love And Marriage In Kate Chopin's The Awakening

Love and marriage can be perceived as several different things and are often considered to be one coinciding subject. Marriage is the process in which two deeply in love humans join together in a promise of loyalty, perseverance, and self-control. Love is often described as an emotion that particular people obtain when drawn into various circumstances. However, the word love is used much more generally then marriage. Marriage in today’s society is seen more of a title opposed to an accomplishment. People often view marriage as a burden and shy away from the idea of a life long relationship. In contrast, Paul, the converted Christian persecutor, views marriage as a choice that can be beneficial in various ways. Paul scripted many books in the Bible and was to greatly influence the actions and thoughts …show more content…
In contrast to the teachings of Paul, The Awakening, written by Kate Chopin, takes on another perspective of marriage. The Awakening depicts a story of several couples during the 19th century who have differing views on the subject of marriage. Paul’s teachings are similar and different to the couples in The Awakening because Paul teaches that a woman should submit to her husband while the husband loves her, the rights of both should be kept throughout marriage, and both husband and wife should love each other until death.
Paul often taught that the woman in a marriage should submit to her husband, and she should follow his lead. However, the husband must also love his wife and protect her from the wrongs of others and herself. Edna and Madame Ratignolle have conflicting beliefs about how a marriage should work and Paul’s letter to