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Characterization
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This man v. man conflict is the initial problem at the exposition of the text
What is Edna is stuck in an unfulfilling marriage to her husband
100
In the text the nurse was referred to as a "quadroon". A Quadroon is a:
What is a person who is a quarter black or multi-racial?
100
When Edna finally conquers her inability to swim comes back to the porch and experienced a moment of release, this is an example of :
What is Catharsis
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When Leonce Pontellier decided to remodel his home to keep up appearances, and attempt to disguise the reality that his wife has moved out, is an example of
What is naturalism
100
Because Edna Pontellier is the main character in the text who have to come against another individual or force. She is this kind of character.
Who is the protagonist?
200
All of the small steps that Edna takes like staying out late and learning to swim qualify as this
What is rising action
200
The text reads: Mrs. Pontellier's mind was quite at rest concerning the present material needs of her children, and she could not see the use of anticipating and making winter night garments the subject of her summer meditations, but she did not want to seem "unamiable". Unamiable most nearly means?
What is unlikable or unloveable?
200
Given that this text like Many texts written during this time explore the lives of women who are both discontent and oppressed and are Written by Chopin who is somewhat of an expert on this topic is an example of
What is ethos
200
In the text, this symbolizes freedom
What is the sea
200
Because Leonce Pontellier is described well, and is three dimensional which makes him this kind of character
What is round
300
What is the climax of the text?
What is when Edna claims control over her life and begins to do only what she wants
300
The text reads:Madame Ratignolle hoped that Robert would exercise extreme caution in dealing with the Mexicans, who she considered "unscrupulous" vengeful and treacherous people. Unscrupulous most nearly means
What is dishonorable or immoral?
300
In Chapter VIII, when Adèle Ratignolle warns Robert that Edna, who is different from the other women on Grand Isle, may take his affections seriously. Adèle’s concerns and Robert’s impulsive reply that he indeed wishes Edna would take him seriously is an example of :
What is foreshadowing
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The fact that Leonce as their father is more observant and has more of an affinity for the children than their mother is an example of
What is Irony
300
Because Leonce Pontellier remained unchanged internally the entire text he is this kind of character
What is flat?
400
What serves as the Catalyst for the climax?
What is Robert leaving for Mexico
400
The text reads:Pontellier" said the doctor after reflection. "Let your wife alone for a while. Don't bother her and don't let her bother you" Woman is a very peculiar organism-a sensitive and highly organized woman such as I know Mrs. Pontellier to be is especially peculiar. It would require an inspired psychologist to to deal successfully with them. And when ordinary men attempt to deal with their idiosyncrasies the result is bungling. Idiosyncrasies most nearly means:
What is strange or abnormal
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When Robert leaves for Mexico and writes to everyone but Edna, leaving Edna to feel both abandoned and disregarded is an example of :
What is sentimentalism
400
Because the text does not explicitly state what became of Edna and leaves to reader to assume, this is an example of this device
What is ambiguity
400
Because they Adele and Edna contrasts one another to highlight particular qualities of the other character they are:
What are foils?
500
The Denouement is french for "The ending". This is the space after the climax that makes it clear that the problem the protagonist encounters after the climax is no longer an issue. What qualifies as the Denouement?
What is when Robert and Edna separate after he decides he is no longer interested
500
The text reads: The children appeared before her like antagonists who had overcome her: Who had overpowered and sought to drag her into the soul's slavery for the rest of her days. But she knew how to elude them. Elude most nearly means:
What is evade or escape
500
The reality that the more Edna loses herself, the more she actually finds herself is an example of:
What is a paradox
500
Edna and Leonce were in a marriage where they were both unfulfilled, felt their mate was entirely at fault, and were oblivious to the needs of the other. This qualifies as an example of
What is parallelism
500
The societal norms and gender roles qualify as this in the text
What are antagonists