g of her body and her soul...She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before." (Pg. 44) This was a very important part in the book. Edna realizes for the first time, that contrary to the beliefs of her times, she does have power and freedom. She is overcome by this new found skill, and feels an incredible sense of freedom when she swims. When she has grown tired of swimming, she goes up to the house where she exhibits some of the feel
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