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Symbolism in The Awakening The Awakening, by Kate Chopin, tells the story of one woman's emotional journey from a stifled, miserable marriage to a spirited and lusty freedom. Young Edna Pontellier feels trapped in a loveless, although pampered, life with husband, Leonce. Stirrings of independence begin one summer while resorting in Grand Isle, an island off the coast of Louisiana. These new feelings have begun a profound change in Edna, liberating her beyond belief. She starts to appreciate solitude, and this, along with the desire to free herself from Society, leads her to commit her last act of escapism. Throughout the novel, numerous scenes of birth and renewal are depicted. Various symbols placed in the book show Edna Pontellier's awakenings. For instance, many references are made as to the way Edna uses art, sleep, music, and the houses she lives in. But, perhaps three of the most significant symbols are...

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