Posted by Kristi Vang (67.174.158.14) on July 11, 2005 at 2:27:40 p.m.:
In Reply to: Question One: The Awakening posted by Jeanne Guerin on July 8, 2005 at 8:52:43 a.m.:
The femininity as depicted by Edna and Adele are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Adele portrays the dutiful, subservient, story book woman who always follows in her husband's shadow. Edna is more independant, thrill seeking, and courageous. Adele comes across as much more meek, and afraid. The depictions of masculinity as modeled by Leonce Pontellier and Robert Leburn do not appear as polar. Both men fulfilled the traditional role of wage earner, authority figure, and world traveler. They both had an appreciation for beautiful womens, money, and power.
Kristi
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>Discuss depictions of femininity as modeled by Edna Pontellier and Adele Ratignolle and masculinity as modeled by Mr. Pontellier and Robert Lebrun. Read and reply to others, by Tuesday at 10 pm.