lete opposite, in the form of Edna Pontellier. This also reflects the changing attitudes of women's role in society. Edna felt suffocated toward this attitude and wanted to free herself from this stereotype of being a woman. For Edna, a woman shouldn't be treated as a doll or "trophy wife" but instead to be treated fairly and equally. For Edna it takes one experience to enlighten her. She wanted to seek happiness and freedom to unbind her from society's rules and also from her family.
             The Awakening begins at Grade Isle, a vacation spot of wealthy, Creoles family from New Orleans. Edna lives with
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