The Awakening The Awakening is a story of a woman’s struggles to overcome innumerable obstacles in her life. Edna, the primary character in the story, discovered the stifling bonds of marriage and realized and surpass her limitations as a female in a male dominated society. She also became aware of her means to happiness in such an oppressive society. Edna discovered the stifling bonds of marriage during her time with Mr. Pontellier. Edna was expected to spend her Tuesdays at home, entertaining her visitors as her husband pleased. When she abandoned this practice her husband proceeded to lecture her about appearances and social conventions and the fact that it creates a bad reputation for his business and therefore such a thing could not happen again. Mr. Pontellier also expected Edna to be a perfect ho....

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