CliffsNotes^TM The Awakening

by Maureen Kelly

• ISBN13: 9780822070191
• ISBN10: 0822070197
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on The Awakening you experience one woman's desire to find and live fully within her true self. Her devotion to that purpose causes friction with her friends and family, and also conflicts with the dominant values of her time.Summaries and commentaries will help you understand events of the novel, as well as their meaning. You'll also gain insight into the life and background of the author, Kate Chopin. Other features that help you study include Character analyses of major players A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Critical essays A review section that tests your knowledge A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sitesClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author	p. 1
Personal Background	p. 2
Literary Writing	p. 4
Introduction to the Novel	p. 5
Introduction	p. 6
A Brief Synopsis	p. 10
List of Characters	p. 12
Character Map	p. 15
Critical Commentaries	p. 16
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Summary	p. 17
Commentary	p. 17
Glossary	p. 18
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Summary	p. 83
Commentary	p. 83
Glossary	p. 85
Character Analyses	p. 86
Edna Pontellier	p. 87
Leonce Pontellier	p. 88
Robert Lebrun	p. 89
Mademoiselle Reisz	p. 90
Critical Essays	p. 91
Art in Edna Pontellier's Life	p. 92
Wing Imagery in The Awakening	p. 94
CliffsNotes Review	p. 97
CliffsNotes Resource Center	p. 99
Index	p. 101
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