The Awakening Group

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lbrunson4
lbrunson4
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High School - 11th Grade

1.     What kind of mother is Edna? What kind of artist is she?

This is from "The Awakening." I understand that Edna wants to be an artist, and is a mother. And that she is not strong enough to be alone as an artist or be perfect as a mother. I just dont know how to answer this question. Please help!

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Posted by lbrunson4 on Friday February 27, 2009 at 10:29 AM and tagged with edna, motherartist, the awakening.

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  1. brunoismydog
    brunoismydog

    Painting evokes the passion that Edna lacks in her life. However, there are suggestions that Edna's art is somehow flawed. When she tries to make a sketch of Madame Ratignolle, we are told that the sketch is very good in some respects, but not a good likeness. Madame Reisz cautions Edna about what it takes to be an artist, the "courageous soul" and the "stronged wings." Edna also loves her children, however she would not give herself to her children but rather sacriface herself for them. She realizes that she has awaken to a society filled with limitations, therefore sees her only way out by freeing herself permanently form society.

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    Posted by brunoismydog on Thursday March 12, 2009 at 10:01 PM