Earlier in our novel reveals Edna’s indecisive feelings towards her children saying “She would sometimes gather them passionately to her heart; she would sometimes forget them.” (Chopin 23). Edna also goes on to say that she'd give everything for her children except for her own self. This establishes some Independence in Edna’s character. In chapter 14 we see one of Edna’s better moments as she puts her son, Étienne, to sleep. We see her caring, motherly instinct kick in, which somewhat depicts and represents a glimpse of what she is/was before her awakening. In the novel, Robert has hidden feelings for Edna stored inside, but faces constant rejection from her. I believe that flirting with the Hispanic girl on the boat and this rejection lead Robert to depart to Mexico. I see this a Roberts gain of independence and new beginnings as well. As soon as Robert announces his departure, irony strikes and the novel slowly starts to reveals Edna's feelings for him and the void left within her after he leaves, which is the trigger of a great deal of her anger. Edna also grows angry with her husband and his ways, which causes her attempt to destroy her ring. In chapter 17 in an attempt to cover up her anger, Edna slips the ring back on as the maid cleans up the broken vase she shattered. Edna finds a new purpose in painting and also as a void filler I feel. I also believe that Adele and Reisz serve their purpose by keeping Edna in her right mind. They support her and keep her sane in a way.
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