The protagonist, who occasionally finds freedom in Pigeon house, identifies with Mademoiselle Reisz's [REES] independence, if not her look or demeanor; feels an acute sense of dread while helping Dr. Mandelet deliver a child; and is inspired to wade into the ocean after seeing a wounded bird drown. A friend of Mme. Ratignolle, the main character meets secretly with Alcée Arobin, while her husband,
The protagonist, who occasionally finds freedom in Pigeon house, identifies with Mademoiselle Reisz's [REES] independence, if not her look or demeanor; feels an acute sense of dread while helping Dr. Mandelet deliver a child; and is inspired to wade into the ocean after seeing a wounded bird drown. A friend of Mme. Ratignolle, the main character meets secretly with Alcée Arobin, while her husband, Léonce, treats her as an object. Ultimately, however, Robert Lebrun's belief in societal morals prevents him from satisfying her newly unrepressed sexuality. For 10 points, name this work that focuses on Edna Pontellier, the most famous work of Kate Chopin.
The protagonist, who occasionally finds freedom in Pigeon house, identifies with Mademoiselle Reisz's [REES] independence, if not her look or demeanor; feels an acute sense of dread while helping Dr. Mandelet deliver a child; and is inspired to wade into the ocean after seeing a wounded bird drown.
The {Awakening}