The first obvious and prominent symbol of the book is the "caged parrot" that seems to possess talent just like Mrs. Pontellier but no one was able to comprehend or recognize this except for the mocking bird "that hung on the other side of the door". The mocking bird represents innocence and understanding just like Robert who understood Edna's feelings as well as her situation, decided not ... eventually said "Good by - because I love you!" Mr. Pontellier, at the beginning of the novel, however was "unable to read his newspaper" because he was getting irritated by the parrot and the mocking ...

• Word Count: 2043
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate