The Awakening by Chopin

Introduction

The houses in which Edna live throughout the novel symbolize her progress as she undergoes her awakening. In the cottage on Grande Isle plus the big house in New Orleans Edna is expected to be the perfect "mother woman" and the perfect hostess. While in these houses she stays within the limits of these traditional roles.

Thesis Statement:

In The Awakening Kate Chopin makes excellent use of symbolism. Everything she puts into the novel is there for a reason and has a distinct purpose in the development of the story.

Discussion

When Edna stays at Madame Antoine's house a ...