Main character, going through an awakening in life.
Who is Edna Pontellier?
100
Paradoxical symbol of freedom and entrapment
What is the sea/ocean?
100
"I would give up the unessential;I would give my money, I would give my children, but I wouldnt give myself."
Who is Edna Pontellier?
100
The place of everyone's summer vacation.
Where is Grand Isle, LA
200
What did Kate Chopin die of?
What is Brain Fever?
or hemorrhage
200
Edna's "true" love and the catalyst for her emotional awakening
Who is Robert Lebrun?
200
begins to stir Edna's emotions, moves her to tears, such a strong impression she sees nothingness in her mind
What is music?
Mme Reisz's piano playing
200
"The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings."
Who is Madame Reisz?
200
To whom Robert Lebrun sent the most letters while he was away.
Who is Mme. Reisz?
300
The year which the novel is written and set in
When is 1899?
300
Has an affair with Edna and is the catalyst for her sexual awakening
Who is Alcee Arobin?
300
an evolving symbol that beginning the book, used to describe mother-women, used to describe courageous women, and one of the final physical things seen before Edna's death
What are birds?
300
"She's got some sort of notion in her head concerning the eternal rights of women"
Who is Leonce Pontellier?
300
Edna's passion as an artist
What is painting?
400
Where the majority of Kate Chopin's writing is set
Where is Louisiana?
400
wealthy Creole businessman; conscious of social conventionalities
Who is Leonce Pontellier?
400
One of the major themes the novel expresses
What is independence/self-discovery/freedom?
400
"I love you. Good-by-because I love you."
Who is Robert Lebrun?
400
Adele Ratignolle's sickness
What is a baby? In labor? Pregnancy?
500
The publishing of the "The Awakening" had consequences for Kate Chopin
What is ruined her career?
last book she would ever publish
Criticized heavily in society
500
Brought into the situation by Mr. Pontellier, shows true concern and understanding to Edna
Who is Doctor Mandelet?
500
Author uses this motif, particularly when Edna is being seduced by Arobin, when she is being called to the sea, and when she is talking about the inner change she is feeling
What is sleep?
500
"Perhaps it is better to wake up after all, even to suffer, rather than to remain a dupe to illusions all one's life."