How does society define Edna Pontellier in The Awakening? Answer this question in a 600-to-800 word (two-to-four typed, double-spaced pages) essay. Pay attention to Edna’s personal relationships, as well as the social values and expectations of the time.
To answer this question, you will need to:
- Use proper essay format. Put all direct quotations in quotation marks and use in-text citations for them. (Refer to the MLA conventions page in the course Appendix, as well as pages 1962–1979 in your textbook. You do NOT need a works cited page.) [10 points possible]
- Make a clear thesis statement about how society influences Edna. 10 points possible]
- Support an opinion as to whether Edna is defined by society, or if she defines herself. [10 points possible]
- Explore Edna’s relationships with at least TWO other characters, noting how these relationships influence her.
[10 points possible]
- Examine how social norms and expectations influence Edna. [10 points possible]