Monday, May 9, 2011

The Awakening by Kate Chopin - Last chapters



At the last parts of the story, it describes the difficult decision that Robert makes to over his relationship with Edna. Edna calls Reisz one day for comfort and instead of him she finds Robert at her old home. She surprises to learn that he returned from Mexico but he doesn’t tell it to her. They express their love to each other. Edna starts to plan to be with him. While back at her small house, a servant of Monsieur Ratignolle comes to find Edna to bring her to the Ratignolle house. Adele is in labor and wants to see Edna. She tells to Robert to wait for her. Once there, Adele tells to Edna just to think of her children. Edna returns to her home but  Robert has left with a goodbye note. The note tells of Roberts love for Edna. Edna is shocked and hurt that she just stares the wall all night, holding Roberts letter in her hand. Finally, Edna goes to her beloved place which is ocean. She removes all of her clothes and walks into the water. She continues to walk farther and farther until she is seen no more.


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