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The Awakening
Kate Chopin
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Chapters I–V
Chapters VI–IX
Chapters X–XIV
Chapters XV–XIX
Chapters XX–XXIV
Chapters XXV–XXIX
Chapters XXX–XXXV
Chapters XXXVI–XXXIX
Characters
Character List
Edna Pontellier
Mademoiselle Reisz
Adèle Ratignolle
Robert Lebrun
Main Ideas
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Identity
Marriage
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Depression
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Chapters I–V
Chapters VI–IX
Chapters X–XIV
Chapters XV–XIX
Chapters XX–XXIV
Chapters XXV–XXIX
Chapters XXX–XXXV
Chapters XXXVI–XXXIX
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Edna Pontellier
Robert Lebrun
Mademoiselle Reisz
Adèle Ratignolle
Alcée Arobin
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Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapters 1-5
Chapters 6-9
Chapters 10-14
Chapters 15-19
Chapters 20-24
Chapters 25-29
Chapters 30-35
Chapters 36-39
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Themes, Motifs & Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
What two concepts are inseparable for Edna?
Wealth and independence
Security and wealth
Independence and solitude
Solitude and Security
2
of 5
What do Mademoiselle Reisz and Edna use to communicate?
Music
Sign language
The Creole tongue
Sexuality
3
of 5
What is Edna often metaphorically related to as?
A piece of music
A painting
A child
A dish of food
4
of 5
Which of Edna's houses allows her to be both at "home" and independent?
New Orleans big house
Grand Isle cottage
Cheniere Caminada home
"Pigeon House"
5
of 5
What symbolizes freedom and escape in The Awakening?
Children
The sea
Birds
Music
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