Mr. Pontellier. But it is equally clear, from the very words
             Chopin used in describing her, that they will be very important, indeed
             Edna's strong, artistic hands will be instrumental in helping her
             break free of the traditions that bind her. Edna's hands are essential to
             the exposition of her character, as are hands to the exposition of the
             characters of Madame Ratignolle and Mademoiselle Reisz. They are, in fact,
             the perfect metaphor for the role of the arts and artistic expression in
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