Sep 11

 Consider Edna Pontellier’s decision to pursue love and desire beyond her marriage in The Awakening. To what extent do you think the pressures of gender role expectations excuse, or fail to excuse, her affair with another man?

Edna Pontellier’s decision to have an affair is partly because of the strict rules about how women should behave. These rules make her feel trapped, but they don’t completely excuse her actions. She still chooses to act, even if the pressure is strong.


Summary: Edna’s affair happens because strict gender rules make her feel stuck, but she is still responsible for her choices

Reflection: This shows how unfair expectations can push people to make hard decisions, but they don’t take away personal responsibility.

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