Posted by Gary Walmer (67.172.168.223) on July 11, 2005 at 8:07:40 p.m.:
In Reply to: Re: Question One: The Awakening posted by Kristi Vang on July 11, 2005 at 2:27:40 p.m.:
Hi Kristi
You make a good examination of the characters. I agree that the men were not as opposite as the women, but do not see how Robert was an authority figure. Maybe when he put his brother Victor in his place, but other then that he seemed more aloof with the pursuit of position. I also wonder that his trip to Mexico was less of a pursuit of financial gain then it was to accomplish two ends. First to leave the agony of unfulfilled desire he felt he could not have, Second to try and emulate the person he thought he should be, in order to win the admiration of the love he sought? Good post.
Gary
>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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