Physical Settings
What physical settings provides the most symbolism for Edna's awakening and shows up the most in the book?
Beach
What country is the social culture of the Creole most influenced by?
France
Which character is considered an "ideal" Creole woman because of her devotion to her husband and children and her ladylike and demure features and behaviors?
Madame Ratignolle
Cherniere Caminada
What holiday is celebrated by the state of Louisiana primarily?
Mardi Gras
"The house was painted a dazzling white; the outside shutters, or jalousies, were green. In the yard, which was kept scrupulously near, were flowers and plants of every description which flourishes in South Louisiana." What setting is being described?
The Pontellier's house on Esplanade Street
Pigeon house
Oppressed, frustrated, unhappy
"No," said Edna, a little sullenly. "I can't go through the trouble of dressing again; I don't feel like it." What setting/event makes Edna feel this way?
The commotion at the table where Robert says he is leaving for Mexico
What is Louisiana's football team?
Saints (derived from Catholic culture in Louisiana)
The luncheon
What important social setting is presented at the beginning of the book that is relative to Creole culture and religion?
Mass/church
A social aspect of Creole culture that affects Edna's perception of the action itself
"This seems perfectly preposterous and uncalled for. I don't like it. I don't understand your motive for silence and mystery, never saying a word to me about it this morning." What did Edna say this in response to?
Robert's announcement that he was leaving for Mexico
What is the most prominent genre of music in Louisiana?
"The garden smelled so good and looked so pretty in the afternoon sunlight. Edna plucked all the bright flowers she could find and went into the house with them, she and the dog." How does the sunshine and the garden make Edna feel?
Happy, content, inspired
"A feeling of exultation took over her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and soul." What event causes Edna to feel this way?
When Edna finally learned to swim in the ocean
How does Edna describe a characteristic of the Creole people the surprised her in Chapter 4?
"Entire absence of prudery" (unusually indifferent)
"Then he got up, saying he had half a mind to go over to ___ and play a game of billiards." [...] "Robert supposed he was not, as there were a good many New Orleans club men over at ___."
Which setting is being referred to in both sentences?
Klein's Hotel at Grand Isle
What style of food is Louisiana most known for?
Cajun
"I was just walking diagonally across a big field. My sun-bonnet obstructed the view. I could see only the stretch of green before me, and I felt as if I must walk on forever, without coming to the end of it." What place/setting is being described?
Kentucky
How does the domestic harmony of the household of Madame Ratignolle make Edna feel?
Animosity, depression, commiseration (pity)
"'You are burnt beyond recognition' he added, looking at his wife as one looks at a valuable piece of personal property which has suffered some damage." Who is being referred to and in which setting?
Edna; the house on the beach
"How many years have I slept?" ... "The whole island seems changed." Where does Edna say this?
Madame Antoine's house
What is the largest island in Louisiana AND where the house of the Pontelliers is located?
Grand Isle