eels something inside of her that she can not explain. In the midst of Edna's feelings the ocean also symbolizes a start to Edna's awakening. "The voice of the sea is seductive; never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, and inviting the soul to wander for a spell in abysses of solitude; to lose itself in mazes of inward contemplation. The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. The touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace". (Chopin Chap. 6)The ocean in Edna's eyes is a sense of calmness; it is an escape to get away from her of her feelings.
             Another example of the ocean symbolizing Edna's awakening is, the ocean is currently the only place in which Edna feels pure comfort and purity. She goes to it when in need of happiness and support. It is on the beach wi
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