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The Societies In Kate Chopin's The Awakening

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Edna lived in different societies in “The Awakening.” The societies had different characteristic that helped the novel develop, but most importantly help shape Edna to the way she is. The creole society portrayed a great effect on Edna’s awakening into being open and passionate about herself. The vacationing at Grand Isle also played a key part in the heroine 's life. When Edna swam in the ocean for the first time, it aroused her in a physical way. If it were not for the vacationing at Grand Isle, Edna would not have the ocean to empower her. The setting of the sea taught Edna to gain control.

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