The Awakening Questions on Suicide

The Awakening

Edna's suicide in The Awakening signifies her ultimate escape from the oppressive societal norms and personal limitations she faces. Feeling trapped in her roles as a wife and mother, and unable to...

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The Awakening

In The Awakening, Kate Chopin uses water as a backdrop for many important scenes, including Edna's first swim, the boat ride, and Edna's suicide. The water symbolize freedom, awakening, courage, and...

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