Tag Archives: The Awakening

Finished this novel last night, being a bit surprised by the ending but wondering as I came close how Chopin would wrap things up in a few pages.  Unfortunately, I felt that it was done with the same lack of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Chopin had the opportunity for–and in fact has been credited with–raising the consciousness of her readers of the time regarding the subservient position women held in their own households.  Perhaps it is my own mistaken notion that her protagonist is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It is easy to see why this novel, written by Chopin in 1899 might have caused such an uproar.  In such times, the life the protagonist, Edna, leads is very much in keeping with the norms of society, that is, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well I’ve gotten halfway through this novel of Kate Chopin’s without posting so far but felt I should keep to my tradition of commenting as I read. While there’s no special moments that struck me particularly on the writing, I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Awakening should be very different from what I’ve been reading lately, and quite a contrast to my ongoing foray into the mind of Borges.  This novel should also call for additional reading powers: noting historical and social significance beyond … Continue reading → Continue reading →