The AWAKENING Chapters 1 through 10 Ms. De La O English 9
Chapter One Mr. Pontellier Setting Mrs. Pontellier and Robert LeBraun
Chapter Two Characterizing Mrs. Pontellier Characterizing Robert Mrs. Pontellier’s family history
Chapter Three Mr. Pontellier returns from the Klein hotel Mr. Pontellier disrupts Edna’s sleep The beginning of Edna’s Awakening Mr. Pontelllier’s attitude the next morning Mrs. Pontellier’s expectations as Mr. Pontellier’s wife The perception of the Pontelliers’ marriage
Chapter Four The Pontellier children “Mrs. Pontellier was not a mother-woman” (Chopin). Adele Ratignolle The Creoles
Chapter Five Indirectly characterizing Robert LeBraun Mrs. Pontellier’s hobbies Mrs. Pontellier’s attitude toward Robert’s advances
Chapter Six Edna’s Role The personification of the Ocean
Chapter Seven Edna’s internal and external life/conflicts Edna’s views on the Creoles Edna and Adele go to the beach Edna’s flashbacks Edna’s family
Chapter Eight Adele’s advice to Robert Robert and his mother Montel
Chapter Nine Saturday night party Mademoiselle Reisz After party activities
Chapter Ten The crowd makes their way to the beach Robert and Edna Edna’s hesitation