1. Kate Chopin in relation to the Awakening
... had many female influences. She benefited from having many female mentors, whether they were strong and independent widows in her family or the nuns of her school. Her father died only four years after her birth, putting her in a matriarchal household. Chopin grew up surrounded with tragedy. When she was ... century. Edna Pontellier is the focal point in the book for feminism. Throughout the book, she struggles in her quest for personal fulfillment. Her independence begins to shine through as she pulls away from her husband, and begins to build her own "social credit". It starts with Edn...
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