The Awakening by Kate Chopin displays the struggle a woman goes through in order to break her current situations. In this novel, Edna Pontellier releases herself to her deepest yearnings, plunging into a relationship that rekindles her long sexual desires, enflames her heart, and eventually takes over and Enda can see nothing else. As she goes through many changes Edna gets involved in many activities. One of these activities are painting; painting becomes one of her favorite pastimes and her artwork often depicts an important person in her life. Edna’s emotions dictated when and what she wants to paint, this is why the readers get a sense of strong passion when Edna paints. Edna is captivated by painting and attempts to sketch and
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(Skaggs) She looks through her old sketches and sees the problems with her painting and technique. "She could see their shortcomings and defects, which were glaring in her eyes. She tried to work a little, but found she was not in the humor" (90). After reflecting back on her older pieces, Edna has developed enough in her artwork where she can critique her own pieces. The personification of her artwork also shows how dearly she holds the act of painting to her heart. What this quote is saying is that the pieces of art knew that they were not drawn to Edna's full potential and give her a sense of guilt because she knows it as well. After attempting to work on her sketches, Edna packs up her things and leaves for Madame Ratignolle's house. (Walker) She brings her sketches with her knowing that Adele will give her positive feedback regardless of what she really thinks. "She knew that Madame Ratignolle's opinion in such a matter would be next to valueless, that herself had not alone decided, but determined; but she sought the words of praise and encouragement that would help her to put heart into her venture" (92). Edna must seek this outside optimistic aura because she does not receive it at home. Painting is the one thing she can do whole heartedly. (Skaggs) She needed to hear Adele's encouragement just to know that there is someone out there who thinks she can do it. This way she can take the positive feedback and relay it back into her
(Skaggs) She looks through her old sketches and sees the problems with her painting and technique. "She could see their shortcomings and defects, which were glaring in her eyes. She tried to work a little, but found she was not in the humor" (90). After reflecting back on her older pieces, Edna has developed enough in her artwork where she can critique her own pieces. The personification of her artwork also shows how dearly she holds the act of painting to her heart. What this quote is saying is that the pieces of art knew that they were not drawn to Edna's full potential and give her a sense of guilt because she knows it as well. After attempting to work on her sketches, Edna packs up her things and leaves for Madame Ratignolle's house. (Walker) She brings her sketches with her knowing that Adele will give her positive feedback regardless of what she really thinks. "She knew that Madame Ratignolle's opinion in such a matter would be next to valueless, that herself had not alone decided, but determined; but she sought the words of praise and encouragement that would help her to put heart into her venture" (92). Edna must seek this outside optimistic aura because she does not receive it at home. Painting is the one thing she can do whole heartedly. (Skaggs) She needed to hear Adele's encouragement just to know that there is someone out there who thinks she can do it. This way she can take the positive feedback and relay it back into her