The Awakening | Chapter 8 Summary and Analysis

New Character
Victor Lebrun: the younger brother of Robert

Summary
As soon as Robert and Adele begin their walk away from the beach, Adele asks Robert to leave Edna alone. She is afraid that Edna might take him seriously. In his defense, Robert tells a story about Alcee Arobin and the consul’s wife and several other sordid stories. Then he declares that Edna would never take him seriously. He makes Adele a cup of bouillon and leaves for the main house.

On his way, he passes the lovers, who are oblivious to everything...



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