The Awakening

Discussion Questions -- Day #1

1.) Try to describe and/or define Edna’s “awakening.”

2.) Discuss Edna’s interests in swimming (p. 27) and art (p. 12).

3.) Discuss the character of Mr. Pontellier.

4.) Discuss the character of Adele Ratignolle.

5.) Discuss Chapter VI -- p. 14.

6.) Discuss the imagery/symbolism of “hands” -- esp. pp. 17.