Serves as a medium through which Chopin channels the societal expectations of women at the time. Leonce is the one that pushes Edna's hopes of independence away (for example, dismissing her as she gets excited about her swim)
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Madame Ratignolle
Used as a foil character to Edna. Used as a contrast anytime Edna is considered to be 'not a mother-woman'
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Madame Ratignolle (2)
Acts as a guide to Edna's awakening; informs her before the final chapter that she cannot live a dutiful family life and be intimate with others.
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Alcee Arobin
Pushes Edna into a more masculine role. Edna seems to portray a masculine character when she engages in romance with him with no romantic attraction.
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Mrs Highcamp
Serves as a tool for Edna's emasculation- she is set in a greater status by going to the races.
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The Colonel (Edna's father)
Forces Edna away from her previous life as she lives with him- foreshadows the eventual abandonment of the Pontellier family.
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Robert Lebrun
Serves as a catalyst in Edna's journey to become an awakened woman
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Mademoiselle Reisz
Pushes Edna towards her personal awakening. Warns Edna of the dangers of having a relationship with Robert
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Used as a foil character to Edna. Used as a contrast anytime Edna is considered to be 'not a mother-woman'
Back
Madame Ratignolle
Card 3
Front
Acts as a guide to Edna's awakening; informs her before the final chapter that she cannot live a dutiful family life and be intimate with others.
Back
Card 4
Front
Pushes Edna into a more masculine role. Edna seems to portray a masculine character when she engages in romance with him with no romantic attraction.
Back
Card 5
Front
Serves as a tool for Edna's emasculation- she is set in a greater status by going to the races.
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