The Awakening Kate Chopin- the symbolism of the sea analysis

The Awakening is a novel by Kate Chopin, first published in 1899. Set in New Orleans and on the Louisiana Gulf coast at the end of the 19th century, the plot centers on Edna Pontellier and her struggle between her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century American South. It is one of the earliest American novels that focuses on women's issues without condescension. It is also widely seen as a landmark work of early feminism, generating a mixed reaction from contemporary readers and critics
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[@kellymhanson]

Thanks for this video! I just finished reading this on my own (i.e. not for a class) and wanted to hear some other perspectives on it. Totally agree that the sea is a symbol of freedom so it makes sense that she would return to it and want to lose herself in it or be there forever. I guess the reason for her suicide probably does boil down to control over her own destiny. It must also have something to do with feeling that there was no options for her pursuit of happiness. She must not have seen Robert as a real source of sustained happiness (or maybe she did but didn't want to be dependent upon him?). I think Robert loved her but didn't really understand her or her awakening. He did say he wanted her to be his wife ultimately and I think that turned Edna off to him -- being someone's wife seemed the worst fate to her. Anyway, thanks again for the analysis! I liked your analogy to the ouroborus 🐍 and likening Edna to a "fish out of water."

[@shelby5725]

Just read it last night!! Thank you for your thoughts ❤️

[@youllbemytourniquet]

So happy to have found your channel! You have a great way of explaining a subject I normally struggle with.

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[@user-kh8gc2zm7u]

Thanks for the video! We are reading this in my AP Lit class right now, and I showed your video to my students. They really appreciated your breakdown of the plot, the characters (Edna), and the symbolism prevalent throughout, in terms they could relate to. I will be looking for more of your videos to share with my students. Thanks again!

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[@brett.taylor]

Good analysis. A woman ahead of her time, Kate Chopin helped open peoples’ mind to challenge their perspective. I wish Edna had communicated with her husband how she felt, and I wish he had sought to understand his wife more instead of berate her constantly so that they could have worked out their problems together instead of apart. Just finished the story myself. Great read!

[@Robert-cy3qx]

this was so so helpful thank you!! love u, beautiful soul

[@anaah3677]

Thanks for the video!

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[@livmetzger5531]

Thanks for this queen u helped me on a paper

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[@avaSdivya]

I loved this book, especially chapter 6 !