New Characters
Madame Antoine: a village woman at Cheniere Caminada whose house Edna stays in when she feels ill
Tonie: the son of Madame Antoine
Summary
Edna begins to feel tired and sick during the service and leaves before it is over. Robert follows her outside and suggests they go to Madame Antoine’s. Madame Antoine welcomes them in and brings Edna to a room with a large, white four-posted bed. Robert sits outside with Madame Antoine to wait for Tonie. Edna bathes in the basin, undresses, and luxuriates in the smell of...
Source: MAXnotes to The Awakening, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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