Everything is so much different when you feel free! I’m sure Edna can agree with this statement so much. In Chapter 24 Edna realizes the better details of the house the house that she has called her own for so long. Everything seems different to her because for so long she has been controlled by responsibilities, one being the responsibility of maintaining the societal roles that have been placed on her. Finally being free, Edna is allowed to take the time to recognize and become familiar with her home for once. Edna’s love towards is exactly the same as well. Since Edna is finally happy with herself rather than being tied to what she is “supposed” to do. Edna is allowed to see her children as more than just a lone responsibility, but actually as her own children. Edna has never really had the chance to be free and independent. As a women, she has been seen as the main and initial care taker for her children. Her societal role has always been to be with the kids.In Chapter 31 Edna allows Arobin to caress her to sleep. I see this as a stress relief for the vulnerable Edna who settles for Arobin despite her longing for Robert. I know that Edna regrets the decision, but the incident happens in the moment for her and she just ends up going with it. “He did not say good-night until she had become supple to his gentle, seductive entreaties.” (Chopin. 31).
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