Posted by Tatyana Lazukova (24.23.55.15) on July 11, 2005 at 8:35:50 p.m.:
In Reply to: Question Two: The Awakening posted by Jeanne Guerin on July 8, 2005 at 8:55:01 a.m.:
I think that The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments is a very essential document in understanding the main idea of the novel. The document is written in the form of Declaration of Independence, which underlines one of the main ideas of the novel - women's rights and their gender role.
I think that The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments helps the reader to better understand why Edna decided to swim "where no woman has swum before." Edna's success at learning how to swim also symbolizes her desire to rebel against social rules.
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>Discuss The Awakening in terms of The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments, a required reading linked at the Chopin Links page. Read and Reply to others by by Tuesday at 10 pm
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