characters
She was "not a mother woman."
Who is Edna Pontellier
Edna knows the Creole women have an absence of prudery, but one woman's story about this always makes Edna blush.
What is the woman's story of her childbirth experience ?
In the Lebrun house, the parrot could speak a little Spanish, but he really speaks this language more.
What is French?
The city the Pontellier live in most of the time.
What is New Orleans?
insidious
What is characterized by treachery; being sneaky?
This young man likes to "attach himself to one charming woman each summer."
Who is Robert Lebrun?
In Section III, Edna's husband reproaches Edna for this, causing her to cry later.
What is neglecting her children?
A Rockaway
What is a light, horse-drawn carriage?
Instead of staying in the city, the Pontellier family spends summer vacations in this place.
What is Grand Isle?
acme
What is the highest point?
This character asks Robert for one favor: "let Mrs. Pontellier alone.'"
Who is Madame Ratignolle (Adelle)?
Back in her city home, this day of the week has always been Edna's "reception day" for society visits.
What is Tuesday?
Edna's hobby
What is painting?
Quartier Francais
What is the French Quarter in the city of New Orleans?
sonorous
What is having a full, deep, or rich sound?
Leonce
Who is Edna's husband?
This event causes Edna to tell the maid, "Never mind; leave it till morning."
What is a breaking of a vase?
Mr. Pontellier's occupation back in the city
What is owner of a brokerage firm?
To Edna, this place is "seductive; never ceasing, whispering."
What is the sea?
vouchsafe
What is to be gracious enough to give or grant something?
Mariequita
Who is the Spanish girl for flirts with Robert?
These events are widely known in the Ratignolle's cottage, usually happening once every fortnight.
What are evenings of musical entertainment?
This happens every August 28 at midnight in the area of Grand Isle.
What is " a spirit that haunts the shores rises up from the Gulf"?
this woman's house, suggested by Robert, is used when Edna becomes ill during a church service.
dissolution
What is a breaking up into parts, a dissolving of a business or association?