... color (different characters), and nature (ocean). The main romantic theme in the novel is Edna's search for individuality and freedom: freedom to decide what to be, how to think, and how to live. In the process of finding herself she rebels against society and you get the sense that even though she is surrounded by people ... Naturalism grew out of realism. Naturalism principles are based on the theory that everything is real in the natural world and that objects and actions yield to the forces of that natural world (Lecture 3). Naturalists believed that man's instinctual, basic drives d...

• Word Count: 1228
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... Women's Suffrage Movement was continuing. These social and economic factors play a large role in the writing of this book. The author, Edna Pontellier, seems to be trying to find herself in her society. Theme: The theme of the book is self-discovery and discontent. The theme also includes rebellion, growing up, and becoming free ... most conservative group in the nation"-WWW.ocv.cou/eigweb/eng 384/to/.time.htm) He treated Edna more like a piece of property than his wife. He does not know exactly what is going on with his wife. Robert Leborn-a young flirt at the Grand Isle-His mother is t...

• Word Count: 1006
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School