... he was screaming to leave. The same is true of Edna's heart. It was screaming for freedom and independence in her monotonous life. This resulted in her moving into the "pigeon house- that she purchased, which was a small house she bought around the corner from the Pontellier's mansion. There Edna displayed her independence by her lack of acceptance of the things ... in misery and hide her spirit and soul, or to sacrifice herself, that is her outer being and keep her dignity and essence. Edna chose the latter as she gracefully left this world. All of Edna's actions were not unintentional...

• Word Count: 833
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... he was screaming to leave. The same is true of Edna's heart. It was screaming for freedom and independence in her monotonous life. This resulted in her moving into the "pigeon house- that she purchased, which was a small house she bought around the corner from the Pontellier's mansion. There Edna displayed her independence by her lack of acceptance of the things ... in misery and hide her spirit and soul, or to sacrifice herself, that is her outer being and keep her dignity and essence. Edna chose the latter as she gracefully left this world. All of Edna's actions were not unintentional...

• Word Count: 838
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School