... for herself. Edna's friend Adele is perfect in her role of mother, she is an example of "mother woman". It is not a coincidence that last pages of the book's final chapter are dominated with the issue of motherhood. When Edna parts from Robert to go to Adele when she gives birth, Edna still believes that she has control over her own ... ...

• Word Count: 2531
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School