FALL 2023
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 29th, 2023
This chapter begins with Edna being unable to sleep. It mentions that everyone else is either still asleep or only awake because they are attending church. A passage from the chapter that stood out to me states, “the air was invigorating and steadied somewhat her faculties. However, she was not seeking refreshment or help from […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 24th, 2023
Throughout the novel, Edna has been challenging traditional gender roles and exploring her own desires and passions. However, in this chapter, she is confronted with the harsh reality that her choices have not only alienated her from society but also from those closest to her. Her husband, Leonce Pontellier, expresses his disappointment and disapproval […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 24th, 2023
Chapter 20 of “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin is a pivotal moment in the novel, as it showcases the protagonist Edna Pontellier’s transformation and rebellion against societal norms. In this chapter, Edna attends a party at her friend Madame Ratignolle’s house, where she experiences a newfound sense of freedom and self-expression. One passage that particularly […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 24th, 2023
Chapter 14 explores the complexities of Edna’s emotions and her struggle to define her own desires and identity. She begins to question societal norms and expectations, particularly those related to marriage and motherhood, even more so than in other chapters. Edna’s interactions with Robert become more passionate, but they are also marked by a sense […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 24th, 2023
In chapter XIX of The Awakening by Kate Chopin, Edna Pontellier begins to abandon her duties as a housewife in favor of allowing her emotions and caprices to guide her. She feels she acted foolishly by attempting to crush her wedding ring and smashing the vase. Deciding to follow her feelings as they come prevents […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 23rd, 2023
Throughout this chapter, we explore Edna’s growth of independence as well as take a closer look at her relationship with Robert. At the start of this chapter, we see Edna go through a wave of emotions while in church. She has the heavy feeling of being oppressed and becoming more and more drowsy by the […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 23rd, 2023
As I read Kate Chopin’s The Awakening, I found that it is not merely a portrayal of New Orleans as a backdrop but also an exploration of feminism and resistance against patriarchal norms, deeply intertwined with its setting. Through various literary elements, Chopin crafts a narrative that exposes the constraints placed upon women in the […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 22nd, 2023
While reading The Awakening, I noticed that family dynamics seemed to play a huge role in the development of the characters and how they interacted with one another. One quote that really stood out to me was, “If it was not a mother’s place to look after children, whose on earth was it? He himself […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 22nd, 2023
While reading The Awakening by Kate Chopin, one recurring theme that stood out to me is how Mr. Pontellier regularly sees and treats Edna and their children as one of his prized possessions. Léonce is a businessman who is always deeply preoccupied with his work, often away from home. Even at the beginning of the novel, […]
Posted in The Awakening on Aug 22nd, 2023
In reading the novel, The Awakening by Kate Chopin, I took an interest in Robert Leburn. His character is questionable because he has spent many summers in the isle flirting and spending his time with a different woman each summer even though they were married. He tries flirting in a way that is so blatantly obvious […]
Posted in A Streetcar Named Desire, Bellocq's Ophelia, The Awakening, The Moviegoer on Jun 6th, 2023