The Awakening Flashcard 1

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What impulsive action does Edna do that symbolizes her frustration with everything?

Back

Throws her wedding ring on the carpet and stomps on it.

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What cloth object that has a part of the body in its name does Edna tear to shreds?

Back

Handkerchief.

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What does Leonce become angry with Edna for not doing on a Tuesday in Chapter 17?

Back

Staying home while visitors go out.

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What does Edna spend a lot of time looking at when she visits Mdm. Lebrun in Chapter 16?

Back

Letter pictures (photos).

Front

What feelings does Edna recognize she's starting to show again at the end of Chapter 15?

Back

Infatuation.

Front

What does Edna's act of throwing her wedding ring symbolize in 'The Awakening'?

Back

Her rejection of societal norms and her quest for independence.

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How does Edna's relationship with Leonce evolve throughout 'The Awakening'?

Back

It becomes strained as Edna seeks her own identity and desires freedom.

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What role does Mdm. Lebrun play in Edna's life in 'The Awakening'?

Back

She represents a figure of maternal influence and societal expectations.

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What is the significance of Edna's infatuation in 'The Awakening'?

Back

It highlights her emotional awakening and desire for personal fulfillment.

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How does the setting of New Orleans contribute to the themes in 'The Awakening'?

Back

It reflects the constraints of society and the struggle for personal freedom.