The Awakening Character Quotes: Chapter 10

Questions and Answers

What does Edna express about her previous feelings?

I thought I should have perished out there alone.

It is nothing, (correct)

How easy it is! (correct)

Did you think I was afraid?

What time does Edna mention?

The twenty-eighth of August?

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.'

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What does Robert say about staying till Mr. Pontellier comes back?

Did you say I should stay till Mr. Pontellier came back? Signup and view all the answers

What does Robert say when asked if he is chilly?

Yes. Are you chilly? Signup and view all the answers

What does Edna indicate about her sense of emotions during the night?

A thousand emotions have swept through me to-night. Signup and view all the answers

What does Robert comment on the midnight of the twenty-eighth of August?

There are spirits abroad to-night. Signup and view all the answers

Edna expresses regret about having splashed around like a baby.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Edna's response when someone tries to banter with her?

Don't banter me, Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.