He found it very disheartening that his wife, who was the only reason he existed, showed such little interest in the matters that worried him and showed such little appreciation for his conversation. The chocolates and peanuts for the boys had been neglected by Mr. Pontellier. Despite this, he still...
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One of the books that explicitly portrays feminism is The Awakening. It was released in 1899, a period when women were expected to adhere to the standards of society that set them apart. Edna challenges societal expectations and makes an effort to define her own personality. She exercises her free...
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The Awakening was a controversial novel when it was first published in 1962. Critics condemned the heroine's emotional, sexual, and spiritual awakening and the novel went into obscurity. After 70 years, however, it was rediscovered and reread in the context of the radical 1960s. Today, "The Awakening" remains a relevant...
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