Posted by Amber Sughrue (64.30.110.147) on July 12, 2005 at 2:00:48 p.m.:
In Reply to: Re: Question Two: The Awakening posted by Kristi Vang on July 11, 2005 at 2:18:01 p.m.:
>As I reflect on "The Awakening" and "The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments" several thoughts come to mind, centering around Edna, and women's independance. Edna had violated many of the rules and mores of society that were set forth at that time and in 1848. Edna had moved out of her husband's home and into her own, abandoning him and their children in complete disregard of the masculine norm of society at that time. Edna also displays a sexual independance very unique to this era that is also subtlety promoted in the "Seneca Declaration." Both written works portrays an awakening in that they both reflect on a new philosophy for women.
>Kristi
I agree that both works reflect a new philosophy. Edna chose not to conform to the common ways of society. Edna was not too worried about her husbands social status, moving out and having affairs, and did many things that went against the norms. The Seneca Falls Declaration wanted to promote more freedom for women and Edna was an example of a woman gaining her freedom.