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Edna Pontellier, mother of two and devoted wife, and her family set out for a family vacation in Grand Isle. There, Edna meets Robert Lebrun, and the two fall in love, but their love is short-lived as Robert hastily leaves Edna. After the vacation, Edna goes back home to New Orleans, Louisiana, only to discover how she longs for her own independence. Thus, she begins to focus on her happiness at the expense of her maternal duties.Solitude, social constructs and attitudes, and gender roles were all controversial themes at the turn of the 20th century. The Awakening explores many of these prevailing social attitudes. Included are eight other short stories written by Chopin. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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By Kate Chopin, this is the story of Edna Pontellier which starts with a family summer holiday by the ocean at Grand Isle near New Orleans. She is unhappily married to wealthy businessman Leonce Pontellier and they have two young children. They are staying at an inn run by the Lebrun family. She is surrounded by women from New Orleans and their children who are being cared for by nannies. Robert Lebrun, the son of the owner is quite smitten with Edna but she seems unaware of his feelings until he departs for Mexico, she realizes how much she misses him.
The tone of the story is languid as the days are spent lounging on the beach, eating and talking with friends.
When the family returns to the city Edna undergoes a transition as she realizes the she is very unhappy in her marriage. Her mood is dark and she wants to be her own person and do things her own way. Leonce is troubled by her mood and suggests she see a doctor. Before he leaves on a long business trip to New York, he transfers his sons to his mother’s farm as a precaution. She very much enjoys her freedom while alone in the big house with only her servant. She explores painting and music while expanding her independence from her husband and children. When she realizes real love with Robert and he leaves her, she returns to Grand Isle and swims to her death. ( )