Question

would you agree that the Kate Chopin's Awakening was far ahead of its time? Discuss with suitable exampls.

Answer 1

Kate Chopin's novel The Awakening certainly suggests that women, even within the historical context of the story, can opt to defy the status quo and the social expectation bestowed upon them. Edna certainly takes that step by moving into the "pigeon hole" and by befriending women who are equally willing to be themselves.

Mademoiselle Reisz, who is an unmarried and eccentric artist, prefers to keep to herself and her choices. This is a dramatic contrast...