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The Awakening is about a woman named Edna Pontellier living ahead of her time. Edna questions the institution of marriage, had sexual desires of her own, and becomes completely separated from her husband. At the end, she committed suicide in a peculiar setting, which may be interpreted in various ways. “Edna’s suicide represents her final attempt to escape her children, her lovers, and, most important, time and change. For only by complete isolation of self can Edna be truthful to her inner life.” This quote by Susan Rosowski matched my views of Edna’s death. As she walked onto the beach, she wore her old bathing suit, which was all faded, hanging, and obsolete. Her bathing suit symbolized what her life had been like living as a woman in her time.
Approximate Word count = 476 Approximate Pages = 1.9 (250 words per page double spaced)
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