Posted by Katie Hartman (67.172.174.151) on July 11, 2005 at 4:39:08 p.m.:
In Reply to: Question One: The Awakening posted by Jeanne Guerin on July 8, 2005 at 8:52:43 a.m.:
Edna is by far the more independent one. She refuses to be the traditional housewife living in her husband's shadow. Adele on the other hard sees no other option, but to live in her husband's shadow and be the perfect housewife. Edna depicts a much more outgoing, sexual character. Opposed to Adele as the reserved wife. Mr. Pontellier takes his wife and his position as the man of the house for granted. He gets upset when Edna does not do her usueal chores, such as returning someones letter or phone call. He is much more of a traditional husband then Robert who is the younger man. Robert does not own a buisness or have a family. Robert goes where he thinks he can find work and money.