I believe the author, Kate Chopin, intended for her story to show the realization of specific aspects of life. In Edna’s case, it is the realization of her desire for independence and her own free will. She ends up giving into her realization, which eventually is the cause of her death. In my opinion, the intended audience is more mature people who, like Edna, needs an awakening. Perhaps the reader could be someone who feels like Edna and is restricted in a relationship or freedom. I found that this book could additionally be intended as feminist literature. The central issue in The Awakening is Edna’s desires to be free from marriage and obligation. The whole book revolves around Edna’s need for emotional and physical desire to be loved
