... because "bees collectively ensure the survival of their species", however Edna trying to rebel against her dominated behavior and removing herself from the community, can no longer survive now. Kate Chopin has also used colors to describe certain things such as Adele Ratignolle's eyes are described as "blue eyes that were like sapphires". The color blue is usually associated with coldness ... color yellow is also associated with overweening pride that may symbolize Edna's "awakening" a little more than cruel, selfish rejection of the family she should instead cherish. In my opinion, Kat...

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