- What does the House represent in The Awakening?
- Why does Edna move to the pigeon house?
- What is Leonce most concerned about when Edna decides to move into the pigeon house?
What does the House represent in The Awakening?
While Edna views her new home as a sign of her independence, the pigeon house represents her inability to remove herself from her former life, as her move takes her just “two steps away.” Mademoiselle Reisz instructs Edna that she must have strong wings in order to survive the difficulties she will face if she plans to
Why does Edna move to the pigeon house?
Mademoiselle Reisz knows that Edna’s motivation to move is more complicated than she claims. She gets Edna to admit that she wants to move to the smaller house because it will enable her to be independent and free. As usual, Mademoiselle Reisz gives Edna Robert’s latest letter.
What is Leonce most concerned about when Edna decides to move into the pigeon house?
When Léonce receives Edna’s letter telling him of her plans to move into her own little house, he is concerned about how this move might look to his current and prospective clients.