

The awakening is mainly a story about Edna being unable to speak and as such, not being able to make her story being heard. From the novel, it can be said that awakens Edna as well as her sensuality, is mainly the art of speaking out as well as her being able to make her desires, as well as her emotions, be understood in a narrative form. However, as one progresses through the novel, Edna gets more courageous and even learns to say no, she slowly turns into a woman who is capable of rebelling as her character begins to take into shape. When a reader first comes across with Edna, she appears to be a muted woman, one who is entirely unable to articulate herself and very much unable to tell a story from her point of view (Urgo 23). Analysis of the Rebellious nature of Edna In this paper, the uprising of Edna will be discussed as well as the causes for the rebellious nature. However, the question of whether her rebellion can be termed to be realistic is one of the factors that many critics of the novel try to argue. However, one thing that is sure to stand out in the novel is the rebellious nature of Edna.

One might be sure to ask as well as ponder whether this is another feminist novel or whether Edna is mad, or it is, in fact, the author, Chopin who is mad. The various transformation of the character Edna is what is sure to leave many questions in the head of a reader. The story of Edna Pontellier is the one which is problematic, as one follows the character from the beginning of the story to the end. 2 Analysis of the Rebellious nature of EdnaĪ read through the book by Kate Chopin, The Awakening, leaves one with many questions, especially when they are through to the 7th chapter.
