The AWAKENING Chapters 21 through 30 Ms. De La O English 9

Chapter 21 Edna arrives at Mademoiselle Reisz’s home Robert’s letter Edna’s new ambition The Impromptu

Chapter 22 Dr. Mandelet “ ‘Her whole attitude- toward me and everybody and everything- has changed. She’s making it devilishly uncomfortable for me… She’s got some sort of notion in her head concerning the eternal rights of women…’” (Chopin 63). Dr. Mandelet’s advice

Chapter 23 Edna’s father Edna invites Madmoiselle Reisz to entertain her father but instead they head to the Ratignolle home Madame Ratignolle’s behavior toward Edna’s father Edna’s relationship with her father Dr. Mandelet’s visit “…when he told the old, ever new and curious story of the waning of a woman’s love seeking strange, new channels only to return to its legitimate source after days of fierce unrest” “(Chopin 70).

Chapter 24 Edna and her father’s argument The Colonel’s advice to Mr. Pontellier Edna’s behavior when she knows her husband will be away Edna’s views on raising her children “And as she snuggled comfortably beneath the eiderdown a sense if restfulness invaded her, such as she ha not known before” (Chopin 72).

Chapter 25 Edna’s mood, in accordance with the weather The races Edna’s dinner with Alcee and the Highcamps Edna’s time at home and her forgotten task Alcee’s time with Edna “ ‘Your manner has not misled me, Mrs. Pontellier’” (Chopin 77).

Chapter 26 Alcee’s note of apology Alcee and Edna’s growing friendship Edna’s drastic decision Robert’s letters Edna’s love for Robert

Chapter 27 Edna discusses her identity as a woman with Alcee “ ’The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings. It is a sad spectacle to see the the weaklings bruised, exhausted, fluttering back to earth’” (Chopin 83).

Chapter 28 Edna’s internal conflict Leonce Robert Alcee’s kiss

Chapter 29 Edna prepares to leave her home Coup d’etat

Chapter 30 Invitees to the dinner Edna’s expectations of Leonce (Edna is now 29) Edna’s dress and demeanor “Ah! Si tu savais!”