The Awakening Questions on Suicide
The Awakening
The reasons and significance behind Edna's suicide in 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...
The Awakening
What are three significant events that occur in or near water in 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...