... creating a brilliant masterpiece. Chopin's use of imagery, is markedly verbose in her vibrant and rich depiction of the sea, the birds and the treatment of clothing which constantly envelop Edna's quest for self-hood. The sea for Edna serves as a catalyst for her awakening because it operates as a sanctuary of freedom and a diversion from societal ties. Edna's sea operates as a ... and heed the advice of both the parrot and Mademoiselle Reisz. The lack of clothing represented in the novel illustrates the dichotomy between Edna and her surrounding environment. As Edna progresses in her aw...

• Word Count: 2022
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate