Chapter 11 (p.52) Pacing She perceived that her will had blazed up, stubborn and resistant.

She could not at that moment have dove other than denied and resisted. She wondered if her husband had ever spoken to her like that before, and if she had submitted to his command. Of course she had; she remembered that she had. But she could not realize why or how she should have yielded, feeling as she then did.

In this chapter for the first time in her life Edna Pontellier does not submit to her husband request but instead she blatantly refuses his offer to retire into the house for the night and makes the decision on her own completely out of her nature to stay out on the porch which stuns Mr. Pontellier who cannot believe what he has just heard from his wife. This is an example of pacing because throughout the entire book up to this point she has questioned and been defiant internally but not she is beginning to do so externally and with no discretion on at all.

Chapter 12 (p.53) Conflict Edna sent her up into the house to awaken Robert. Tell him Im going to the Cheniere. The boat is ready; tell him to hurry. He had soon join her. She had never sent for him before. She had never asked for him. She had never seemed to want him before. Chapter 13 Allegory How many years have I slept? she inquired. The whole island seemed changed. A new race of beings must have sprung up, leaving only you me as past relics. How many ages ago did Madame Antoine and Tonie die? And when did our people from Grand Isle disappear from the earth?

The quote presents an internal conflict within Edna Pontellier who is sexually awakening but is struggling to figure out these feeling that she may or may not have for Robert who also has a sexual attraction to Mrs. Pontellier as she does to him. Edna is trying to figure out exactly what she feels for Robert and is wondering if she should let them out or keep them suppressed.

This quote from Edna Pontellier in chapter 13 is an example of Allegory because it shows the shows her desire for Robert and herself to be alone and away from the pressures their society but the dream of them being left alone as past relics with this new race of humans show how she is beginning to become more, and more unclear of reality and fiction.

Chapter 14 (p.62) Theme She wondered why Robert had gone away and left her. It did not occur to her to thin he might have grown tired of being with her the livelong day. She was not tired, and she felt that he was not. She regretted that he had gone. It was so much more natural to have him stay when he was not absolutely required to leave her Chapter 15 (p.15) Symbol The past was nothing to her; offered no lesson which she was willing to heed. The future was a mystery which she never attempted to penetrate. The present alone was significant; was hers, to torture her as it was doing then with the biting conviction that she had lost that which she had held, that she had been denied that which her impassioned, newly awakened being demanded Chapter 16 Symbolism "I would give up the unessential; I would give my money, I would give my life for my children; but I wouldn't give myself. I can't make it more clear; it's only something which I am beginning to comprehend, which is revealing itself to me." Chapter 17 Conflict Why, my dear, I should think youd understand by this time that people dont do such thing; weve got to observe les convenances if we ever expect to get on and keep up with the procession.

The point in Chopin showing Edna Pontellier longing for Robert to stay with her instead of going home is to show one of the underlying themes of this story which is that it is almost impossible for men and women to have a really close, flirtatious relationship without one party developing strong feelings for the other, in this case it is Edna Pontellier love for Robert

this quote symbolizes the stubborn nature of Edna Pontellier who isnt willing to reflect on her own mistakes of the past and is to afraid to think about the future because of her underlying fear of self-reliance but her new found awakening is beginning to urge her to mature and look both ways instead of just living in the moment.

This quote symbolizes a certain part of Edna Pontelliers personality that does not feel like she should have to give up everything that is dear to her but that she should be able to preserve herself and still be able to help them.

This quote shows a conflict between Mr. & Mrs. Pontellier and also society. In fact leonce and society are almost molded together as one in this dispute with Edna who once again is refusing to give in to the pressures of their society and trying to keep up with everyone else instead she is going in her own direction as part of her new awakening.

Chapter 18 (p.77) Image Edna looked straight before her with a selfabsorbed expression upon her face. She felt no interest in anything about her. The street, the children, the fruit vender, the flowers growing there under her eyes, were all part of a parcel of an alien world which had suddenly become antagonistic Chapter 19 Conflict I feel like painting, answered Edna. Perhaps I shant always feel like it. Then in Gods name paint! But dont let the family go to the devil. Theres Madame Ratignolle; because she keeps up her music, she doesnt let everything else go to chaos Chapter 20 Pacing Despite herself, the youngster amused her. She must have betrayed in her look some degree of interest or entertainment. The boy grew more daring, and Mrs. Pontellier might have found herself, in a little while, listening to a highly colored story but for the timely appearance of Madame Lebrun. Chapter 21 (p.89) Inference Mademoiselle reentered and lit a candle. Robert's letter was on the floor. She stooped and picked it up. It was crumpled and damp with tears. Mademoiselle smoothed the letter out, restored it to the envelope, and replaced it in the table drawer.

The image that is created in this quote is a women who is beginning to become disconnect from the thing that she has love and admired for several years, due to this new found awakening in her life that has cause her to question the reason for everything that she has.

In this quote we see yet again the new Edna Pontellier come out and butt heads with her husband who expects her cater to him and her sons with no concern for what she would like to do much like Madame Ratignolle does for her family.

The pacing of this book was well planned Edna Pontellier is beginning to be more open to vividly detailed stories from others whereas in the beginning she was extremely uncomfortable listening to a story like that.

From this quote where it says that the letter from Robert was Crumpled and damp with tears. You can infer that the content of the letter was not very pleasing to Edna Pontellier

Chapter 22 (p.93) Point-of-view "Pontellier," said the Doctor, after a moment's reflection, "let your wife alone for a while. Don't bother her, and don't let her bother you. Woman, my dear friend, is a very peculiar and delicate organism -- a sensitive and highly organized woman, such as I know Mrs. Pontellier to be, is especially peculiar. Chapter 23 (p.95) Connective Tissue Edna's father was in the city, and had been with them several days. She was not very warmly or deeply attached to him, but they had certain tastes in common, and when together they were companionable. Chapter 24 (p.99) Character Edna was glad to be rid of her father when he finally took himself off with his wedding garments and his bridal gifts, with his padded shoulders, his Bible reading, his "toddies" and ponderous oaths. Chapter 25 (p.103) Mood When the weather was dark and cloudy Edna could not work. She needed the sun to mellow and temper her mood to the sticking point. She had reached a stage when she seemed to be no longer feeling her way, working, when in the humor, with sureness and ease. And being devoid of ambition, and striving not toward accomplishment, she drew satisfaction from the work in itself.

In this quote the third person point of view that Chopin uses to tell the story really helps because it allow you to see the way that other people view Edna Pontellier in particular the doctor, who thinks that she peculiar person who just need time to calm herself whereas leonce believe that she is mentally ill.

Through this quote you begin to understand why Edna Pontellier doesnt coddle her children and give them all of her affection, because her and her father werent ever close so she doesnt know how to really show them that deep affection.

Through this quote you see another more angry side of Edna Pontelliers Character which show how much she loathes her father ideals and really puts no stock into family.

The mood set by this quotation is calm and at peace, which show the fluctuation in Mrs. Pontelliers moods, this also show how she is beginning to be negatively affected by this Awakening.

Chapter 26 (p.109) Motif There was nothing which so quieted the turmoil of Edna's senses as a visit to Mademoiselle Reisz. It was then, in the presence of that personality which was offensive to her, that the woman, by her divine art, seemed to reach Edna's spirit and set it free. Chapter 27 (p.115) Balance "One of these days," she said, "I'm going to pull myself together for a while and think--try to determine what character of a woman I am; for, candidly, I don't know. By all the codes which I am acquainted with, I am a devilishly wicked specimen of the sex. But some way I can't convince myself that I am. I must think about it." Chapter 28 (p.117) Conflict There was a dull pang of regret because it was not the kiss of love which had inflamed her, because it was not love which had held this cup of life to her lips. Chapter 29 (p.119) foreshadowing "Come down!" he said. "Do you want to kill yourself?" She greeted him with affected carelessness, and appeared absorbed in her occupation.

The motif used in this quote is similar to the one used at the very beginning of the book in which Edna Pontellier represents the caged bird and now it seems that the key to setting her free to fly has been found and it is music.

Throughout this entire book Mrs. Pontellier has been caught in this inner turmoil but now as the book progresses she is beginning to this is going on and is going to attempt to do something about it instead of letting it consume her life.

The conflict here is internal in which Edna is not sure whether to feel bad about the kiss or to feel bad because of the reason she enjoys it which was purely lust no love at all.

From this quote you can look ahead and maybe predict that Edna Pontellier may make an attempt on her own life especially if you look at prior actions in the book.

Chapter 30 (p.127) Deduction "Stop!" she cried, "don't sing that. I don't want you to sing it," and she laid her glass so impetuously and blindly upon the table as to shatter it against a carafe. The wine spilled over Arobin's legs and some of it trickled down upon Mrs. Highcamp's black gauze gown. Chapter 31 (p.130) Pacing He stood up beside her and smoothed her hair with his soft, magnetic hand. His touch conveyed to her a certain physical comfort. She could have fallen quietly asleep there if he had continued to pass his hand over her hair. He brushed the hair upward from the nape of her neck. Chapter 32 (p.132) Symbolism The pigeon-house pleased her. It at once assumed the intimate character of a home, while she herself invested it with a charm which it reflected like a warm glow. There was with her a feeling of having descended in the social scale, with a corresponding sense of having risen in the spiritual. Every step which she took toward relieving herself from obligations added to her strength and expansion as an individual. Chapter 33 (p.139) Deduction "Mrs. Pontellier, you are cruel," he said, with feeling, closing his eyes and resting his head back in his chair. They remained in silence till old Celestine announced dinner. This quote symbolizes Edna Pontelliers growing independence, which also gives her strength because of her refusal to submit to the social role of women during this time. At this point in the book the timing is spot on in this particular passage is describing the sexual contact between Arobin and Edna who has finally moved from uncomfortable sexual conversations with strangers to full on contact and has reached her complete sexual awakening. From this minor outburst of anger exploited by Edna Pontellier you can deduce that this awakening is beginning to slowly tear her apart and will make her become very violent in the future.

From reading this quote it becomes apparent to me that Robert still has some feelings for Edna by the way he says, Mrs. Pontellier, you are cruel you can make the deduction from the ton Chopin portrays that her is being flirtatious.

Chapter 34 (p. 143) Tone "What do you want to do?" he asked, throwing aside the paper. "Do you want to go out for a walk or a drive or anything? It would be a fine night to drive." "No; I don't want to do anything but just be quiet. You go away and amuse yourself. Don't stay." Chapter 35 (p.146) Foreshadowing There was no despondency when she fell asleep that night; nor was there hope when she awoke in the morning. Chapter 36 (p.150)

The tone set by Chopin in this passage is reflective in which you can tell by the way that Edna dismisses Arobin that she is reflecting of the night and her previous feelings for Robert.

You can begin to look into the future by just looking at this quote that Edna Pontellier is beginning to show a lack of emotion after she loses faith in the one person that she has believed in throughout the entire story.

"You have been a very, very foolish boy, wasting your time dreaming of impossible things when you speak of Mr. Pontellier setting me free! I am no longer one of Mr. Pontellier's possessions to dispose of or not. I give myself where I choose. If he were to say, 'Here, Robert, take her and be happy; she is yours,' I should laugh at you both."
Chapter 37 (p.152) Foreshadowing, tone She was still stunned and speechless with emotion when later she leaned over her friend to kiss her and softly say good-by. Adle, pressing her cheek, whispered in an exhausted voice: "Think of the children, Edna. Oh think of the children! Remember them!"

This quote shows that Edna Pontellier has completely awoken and is in completely independent of her husband and societies rein over her individuality.

Through the somber tone in which Chopin describe Adeles remark to Edna you can predict that Edna is planning something awful in the near future or that people know of her two lovers and it is about to come out.

Chapter 38 (p.154) Theme

The years that are gone seem like dreamsif

one might go on sleeping and dreamingbut to wake up and findoh! well! Perhaps it is better to wake up after all, even to suffer, rather than to remain a dupe to illusions all ones life. Chapter 39 Symbolism The water of the Gulf stretched out before her, gleaming with the million lights of the sun. The voice of the sea is seductive, never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander in abysses of solitude. All along the white beach, up and down, there was no living thing in sight. A bird with a broken wing was beating the air above, reeling, fluttering, circling disabled down, down to the water

I think that the conversation being held between Edna Pontellier and Dr. Mandelet is really summing up the entire theme of the story that it is better to be awake and miserable part of your life than to be happy and asleep shielded from the real world you whole life.

The bird with the broken wing symbolizes her on this long restless journey to find herself and now that she has completed this journey she is tired and broken down and just cannot continue on anymore.