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What does Edna express about her previous feelings?
What does Edna express about her previous feelings?
What time does Edna mention?
What time does Edna mention?
The twenty-eighth of August?
Edna feels exhausted after her experience.
Edna feels exhausted after her experience.
True
Edna states, 'You don't know anything about it. Why should you know? I never was so __________ in my life.'
Edna states, 'You don't know anything about it. Why should you know? I never was so __________ in my life.'
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What does Robert say about staying till Mr. Pontellier comes back?
What does Robert say about staying till Mr. Pontellier comes back?
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What does Robert say when asked if he is chilly?
What does Robert say when asked if he is chilly?
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What does Edna indicate about her sense of emotions during the night?
What does Edna indicate about her sense of emotions during the night?
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What does Robert comment on the midnight of the twenty-eighth of August?
What does Robert comment on the midnight of the twenty-eighth of August?
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Edna expresses regret about having splashed around like a baby.
Edna expresses regret about having splashed around like a baby.
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What is Edna's response when someone tries to banter with her?
What is Edna's response when someone tries to banter with her?
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Study Notes
Edna Pontellier
- Expresses a realization of simplicity in her emotions: "How easy it is!"
- Reflects on the futility of her past struggles: "Why did I not discover before that it was nothing. Think of the time I have lost."
- Experiences fear of loneliness: "I thought I should have perished out there alone."
- Questions assumptions about her emotions and fears: "Did you think I was afraid?"
- Curious about someone's choice to stay away: "Then why did you come? Why didn't you stay out there with the others?"
- Exhibits exhaustion and a sense of overwhelming emotion: "I never was so exhausted in my life. [...] A thousand emotions have swept through me."
- Ponders a profound experience from the night: "I wonder if any night on earth will ever again be like this one."
Robert Lebrun
- Keeps track of time: "Didn't you know this was the twenty-eighth of August?"
- Poetically describes a spirit rising at midnight, suggesting Edna's unique significance: "Perhaps he will never wholly release her from the spell."
- Offers to stay with Edna and inquire about her comfort: "Shall I stay with you till Mr. Pontellier comes?"
- Reflects on Edna's emotional state: "I know you are."
Leonce Pontellier
- Observes Edna's actions nearby, showing a level of concern: "You were not so very far, my dear; I was watching you."
- Acknowledges Edna’s fluctuating mood: "I know she is, sometimes, not often."
Madame Lebrun
- Speculates on Edna's character: "Sometimes I am tempted to think that Mrs. Pontellier is capricious."
Themes and Context
- Key moments in Chapter 10 illustrate Edna’s emotional awakening and conflict with societal expectations.
- Interpersonal dynamics between Edna, Robert, and Leonce reflect themes of love, freedom, and personal discovery.
- Edna’s night-time reflections symbolize her search for self-identity and understanding in a constrained environment.
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Explore the profound character quotes from Edna in Chapter 10 of 'The Awakening.' This quiz will help you analyze her thoughts and feelings, reflecting her journey of self-discovery. Test your understanding of these critical moments that define her character.
