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Jake Rimel- Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?
Edna does finally realize her real self.  This means that even though she is a woman, that does not mean she needs a man to control her life.  She can live perfectly fine without the help of a man.

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Jake Rimel- Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?
Edna does finally realize her real self.  This means that even though she is a woman, that does not mean she needs a man to control her life.  She can live perfectly fine without the help of a man.

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I agree with this because finding her freedom was a milestone for Edna, and it was an important component of the story.

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Jake Rimel- Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?
Edna does finally realize her real self.  This means that even though she is a woman, that does not mean she needs a man to control her life.  She can live perfectly fine without the help of a man.

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Jake Rimel- Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?
Edna does finally realize her real self.  This means that even though she is a woman, that does not mean she needs a man to control her life.  She can live perfectly fine without the help of a man.

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I agree with this because Edna finding her own freedom and independence is (in my opinion) a major part if not the biggest part of the story.

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Shane Lewis - Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide was a regression.  Her suicide was a regression because she made no improvements to her life, so she returned to a lesser state.  

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Shane Lewis - Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide was a regression.  Her suicide was a regression because she made no improvements to her life, so she returned to a lesser state.  

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I agree with this post because her suicide wasn't heroic.  It just brought her back to a similar place she was in to begin with.
- Lyman Heras

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Douglas Horne responding to "Focus specifically on the several instances of “bird imagery” or “symbolism.” How is this particular imagery or symbolism important to the novel?
The birds are important symbolism within this novel because this is Edna. She is a bird being kept but, wanting to go free. Edna is ridiculed by some and wanted by others. Edna doesn't feel as if she belongs anywhere. Edna's longing to be free was similar to a bird and what lead to her death.
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Douglas Horne responding to "Focus specifically on the several instances of “bird imagery” or “symbolism.” How is this particular imagery or symbolism important to the novel?
The birds are important symbolism within this novel because this is Edna. She is a bird being kept but, wanting to go free. Edna is ridiculed by some and wanted by others. Edna doesn't feel as if she belongs anywhere. Edna's longing to be free was similar to a bird and what lead to her death.
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I didn't see the symbolism directly in between Edna and the birds but know from reading your response I clearly see it know.

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Brooke Gray responding to Horizon Hutchison - Discuss the theme of the "dual life" (real vs. fictitious self).
     Society pressures people to conform, even if they have to hide who they are. Many people have a "dual life."  There is one version of the self shown to others. The other self is one's true self. Edna presents herself as sophisticated and content to others. On the inside she would prefer something simple and is dissatisfied with her current lifestyle.

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Brooke Gray responding to Horizon Hutchison - Discuss the theme of the "dual life" (real vs. fictitious self).
     Society pressures people to conform, even if they have to hide who they are. Many people have a "dual life."  There is one version of the self shown to others. The other self is one's true self. Edna presents herself as sophisticated and content to others. On the inside she would prefer something simple and is dissatisfied with her current lifestyle.

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I agree. Edna is being conformed by the confines of society. She changes into a person that she thinks is herself and throughout the novel, she realizes just how dissatisfied she really is.

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When does Edna's awakening begin?

Edna begins to realize her true self when she decides to no longer be with her husband. She decided to be free and no longer be with her husband. She leaves her children with her mother and law and goes on vacation and it starts hanging out with other guys and falls in love with Robert. 
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When does Edna's awakening begin?

Edna begins to realize her true self when she decides to no longer be with her husband. She decided to be free and no longer be with her husband. She leaves her children with her mother and law and goes on vacation and it starts hanging out with other guys and falls in love with Robert. 
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i agree with this because when she fell in love with Robert, she didn't want to be married anymore.
Sophia Vaughn

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Discuss the theme of romance vs reality.
In the novella, Edna is confronted by her own thoughts. She no longer wishes to be in her loveless marriage, but cannot leave due to the time period and expectations of women. She is further saddened when the man that she truly loves leaves and does not reach out to her. The line between romance and reality are distinct in the novel, reality telling Edna that she must stay in her loveless marriage and belong to a man, whereas her heart are telling her to belong to herself and no one else. This is a reoccurring theme in the novel.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs reality.
In the novella, Edna is confronted by her own thoughts. She no longer wishes to be in her loveless marriage, but cannot leave due to the time period and expectations of women. She is further saddened when the man that she truly loves leaves and does not reach out to her. The line between romance and reality are distinct in the novel, reality telling Edna that she must stay in her loveless marriage and belong to a man, whereas her heart are telling her to belong to herself and no one else. This is a reoccurring theme in the novel.

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- i agree with this.  this is because at that time it was hard for women to do what they wanted, because they had to live up to expectations of their society.
sophai vaughn

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good

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I agree with this response because she is right, there is no such thing as a perfect romance.
jake

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Jordan responding to Shane's response
 Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide was a regression.  Her suicide was a regression because she made no improvements to her life, so she returned to a lesser state.  

I agree with this because her suicide didn't really have an impact on anything. Also, nothing changed after her death.

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Jordan responding to Shane's response
 Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide was a regression.  Her suicide was a regression because she made no improvements to her life, so she returned to a lesser state.  

I agree with this because her suicide didn't really have an impact on anything. Also, nothing changed after her death.

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Kody Thornhill
I agree with both because her suicide only really affected her and everything did stay the same after she died

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Cydney Jordan-Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good.

I agree with this because although Edna had multiple affairs, her love life wasn't happy like cheap fairy tale love stories make relationships out to be. Although Edna has multiple affairs, she wanted to be with Robert, but she didn't want to belong to anyone. So it was also a mental struggle because she didn't want to be married but Robert did, but she also wanted to be with Robert.

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good

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I agree with this response because she is right, there is no such thing as a perfect romance.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, especially in this story, suggests that it's all easy and there's love everywhere and that people just come together and that's just how their going to spend the rest of life happy and together, but in reality people get bored and frustrated with each other and just don't always work out.

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Dayna G
Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, especially in this story, suggests that it's all easy and there's love everywhere and that people just come together and that's just how their going to spend the rest of life happy and together, but in reality people get bored and frustrated with each other and just don't always work out.

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Cydney Jordan
I agree with Dayna because relationships are not meant to be perfect, and you will always go through hardships that could make or break your relationship.

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Brooke Gray- Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because

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Brooke Gray- Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because

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Mina Folkerts- I completly agree with you. Edna commits suicide for the fact that she isnt loved by the person she loves. It is the only way she sees out of her situation. It solves nothing other than leaving children without a mother.

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Danielle Georgie responding to Brooke Gray

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because Edna does not revert to something that is a former state of herself. She is new, awakened to who she is and could be. She could have tried to adjust, asked for help, talked with her husband, but she did not, making her suicide one of neither heroism or regression, but one of selfishness.
I agree that her suicide was not heroic or regressive, to be heroic it must actually fix/save something. her suicide didn't solve anything, her kids will now have to grow up without a mother and she still isn't satisfied. And it isn't a regression either because she isn't returning to anything by choosing to die.

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Brooke Gray


Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because

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Brooke Gray


Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because

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Cydney Jordan
I agree with Brooke because committing suicide was a selfish act, and it solved nothing. Committing suicide was just a way for her to get away, but she could have handled it in a better manner.

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Douglas Horne Responding to "Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good."

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Douglas Horne Responding to "Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good."

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I agree with you because the argues and the fits that the couples get through help them build a better relationship in between each other.

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Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression?

Edna's suicide was a regression.  Her suicide was a regression because she made no improvements to her life, so she returned to a lesser state.

I agree with this because her suicide didn't really have an impact on anything. Also, nothing changed after her death.

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good.

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good.

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Mina Folkerts- I agree with you, to a point. You are forgetting the love that Edna has with Robert. Showing her feelings to him and wanting him, however he does not want to be withone person unlike she does. She does not love her husband, she loves a man who cannot love her.

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Brooke Gray responding to Cydney Jordan

Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good.

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Brooke Gray responding to Cydney Jordan

Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good.

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I agree that romance is not perfect and clean cut always ending with happy endings. This story is a great example of infatuation and how it can destroy lives. Robert felt that his relationship was an infatuation, so he left Edna.But real love can withstand the ups and downs.

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Shane Lewis - Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression?

Edna's suicide was a regression.  Her suicide was a regression because she made no improvements to her life, so she returned to a lesser state.

I agree with Shane's statement. I also believe Edna's suicide was not very heroic.

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Horizon Hutchison Responding to Brooke Gray Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because Edna does not revert to something that is a former state of herself. She is new, awakened to who she is and could be. She could have tried to adjust, asked for help, talked with her husband, but she did not, making her suicide one of neither heroism or regression, but one of selfishness.

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Horizon Hutchison Responding to Brooke Gray Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because Edna does not revert to something that is a former state of herself. She is new, awakened to who she is and could be. She could have tried to adjust, asked for help, talked with her husband, but she did not, making her suicide one of neither heroism or regression, but one of selfishness.

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I agree with this statement because Edna's suicide did not improve anyone's life or make her return to a state that was worse. She only left those that cared for her like her children to feel sad after she died.

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Edna begins to realize her true self when she decides to no longer be with her husband. She decided to be free and no longer be with her husband. She leaves her children with her mother and law and goes on vacation and it starts hanging out with other guys and falls in love with Robert.
CE

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Brooke Gray


Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because

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Brooke Gray


Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because

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I agree with Brooke's post because Edna was being selfish with the suicide. This is showing a deeper in cite of her under standing of Edna and her suicide.
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Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end?
Edna's awakening begins when she starts thinking about doing things that she wants to do rather than doing things that she 'should' be doing. This is most noticeable when she decides to take a walk rather than host a gathering at her home. She first noticed these somewhat selfish feelings while on vacation at Grand Isle, she finally decides to swim and her awakening continues as she develops feelings for Robert and gradually loses interest in her busy husband. When he leaves for work. she is alone in her home. She starts seeing another man as if she wasn't married. Eventually she goes for another swim and ends up committing suicide.

I agree with it because you can definable see it throughout the story she just doesn't want to belong to anyone, she doesn't want to be responsible for anyone or anything.

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Lyman Heras - Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Lyman Heras - Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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In reality, romance is not perfect. It's far from it. There are ups and downs in every relationship. As much as we all want our relationships to be perfect and picturesque, we will always encounter some sort of trouble. In the story, Edna faces many problems with her and her husband's marriage. Most of the problems come from a lack of genuine happiness with each other. She doesn't like how controlling he is and how there is a lack of passion on both ends. So she decides to begin living for herself and searching for love...the kind of love everyone fantasizes about.

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good.

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.
The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good.

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Danielle Georgie
I agree that real romantic relationships go through hardships even though the story shows romance as a good, 'trouble-free' thing, it also portrays a struggling relationship between Edna and her husband as she grows tired of him and starts seeing other men behind his back.

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Gabino Francisco-Gonzalez
Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Gabino Francisco-Gonzalez
Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Edna's suicide was neither a heroic act or regression. I feel like her suicide was a cowardly act. She left her children to go explore her freedoms but that didn't go to plan. She failed at making
a new life for herself, and she couldn't go back to her old life, so she thought committing suicide was her only option, which was a coward way out.

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Hailey King responding to Discuss the theme of romance vs reality.
In the novella, Edna is confronted by her own thoughts. She no longer wishes to be in her loveless marriage, but cannot leave due to the time period and expectations of women. She is further saddened when the man that she truly loves leaves and does not reach out to her. The line between romance and reality are distinct in the novel, reality telling Edna that she must stay in her loveless marriage and belong to a man, whereas her heart are telling her to belong to herself and no one else. This is a reoccurring theme in the novel.

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Hailey King responding to Discuss the theme of romance vs reality.
In the novella, Edna is confronted by her own thoughts. She no longer wishes to be in her loveless marriage, but cannot leave due to the time period and expectations of women. She is further saddened when the man that she truly loves leaves and does not reach out to her. The line between romance and reality are distinct in the novel, reality telling Edna that she must stay in her loveless marriage and belong to a man, whereas her heart are telling her to belong to herself and no one else. This is a reoccurring theme in the novel.

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I agree with this statement because Edna loves being around Robert. She loves him. However she is married to Leonce. Males constantly treat females as property. Robert will not get together with her because of the societal expectations. She loves Robert but she can never be with him because of the reality of her current relationship.

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Brooke Gray

Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because

I agree with Brookes post. Well at least what is done of it. I agree that Edna's suicide is neither heroic nor regression. -Chasity

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Hailey King responding to Danielle Georgie Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end? Edna's awakening begins when she starts thinking about doing things that she wants to do rather than doing things that she 'should' be doing. This is most noticeable when she decides to take a walk rather than host a gathering at her home.
I disagree with this because I believe that Edna´s awakening started when she started hanging around Robert. Robert made Edna feel free, like a child. Her awakening ended when

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Hailey King responding to Danielle Georgie Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end? Edna's awakening begins when she starts thinking about doing things that she wants to do rather than doing things that she 'should' be doing. This is most noticeable when she decides to take a walk rather than host a gathering at her home.
I disagree with this because I believe that Edna´s awakening started when she started hanging around Robert. Robert made Edna feel free, like a child. Her awakening ended when

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Kody Thornhill Response to Hailey King
I agree with Hailey because Edna changed after she and Robert started to be around each other more and it seemed like Edna was more whole around Robert.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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In the book it makes romance seem some much more passionate than it is in real life. In reality passion is there, but not to that level that Edna wants it to be. But passion as seen in real life in marriage might not exist after kids. Then in old age it truly doesn't exist.

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Dayna responding to Douglas Horne
Edna's suicide was a regression because she did not improve upon her life or the life of other that are around her. So she did not complete an heroic act but instead her suicide did not progress her life.

Was it really regression though? She didn't necessarily make her life worst, she no longer belongs to anyone, she doesn't have to care for anyone, she's just gone.

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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The theme of romance, specifically in this story, is shown as something that is always good. They try and make you believe that romance is always perfect and happy. That romance is a never ending love story that never has anything wrong, but that is not true. In reality, a true romance has its ups and downs. Real romance goes through hardships and trouble, but that is what makes a relationship stronger in the end. Going through the bad helps you get to the good.

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Hailey King responding to Danielle Georgie
Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end?
Edna's awakening begins when she starts thinking about doing things that she wants to do rather than doing things that she 'should' be doing. This is most noticeable when she decides to take a walk rather than host a gathering at her home.  

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Hailey King responding to Danielle Georgie
Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end?
Edna's awakening begins when she starts thinking about doing things that she wants to do rather than doing things that she 'should' be doing. This is most noticeable when she decides to take a walk rather than host a gathering at her home.  

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I disagree with this because I believe that Edna´s awakening started when she started hanging around Robert. Robert made Edna feel free, like a child. Her awakening ended when she realized that she will never be treated as a person. She will always be treated as a piece of property.

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Jake Rimel- Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?

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Jake Rimel- Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?

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Edna does finally realize her real self. This means that even though she is a woman, that does not mean she needs a man to control her life. She can live perfectly fine without the help of a man.

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Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean? -Meghan Moyer

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Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean? -Meghan Moyer

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Edna does realize her real self. Once she realizes she doesn't need a husband to be herself, she learns how to live in solitude. However, Edna doesn't live up to society's standards. Edna realizes that she can't be her true self in the world that she was living in because of societal standards.

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Shane Lewis - Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Shane Lewis - Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Edna's suicide was a regression.  Her suicide was a regression because she made no improvements to her life, so she returned to a lesser state.

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Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end?
Edna's awakening begins when she starts thinking about doing things that she wants to do rather than doing things that she 'should' be doing. This is most noticeable when she decides to take a walk rather than host a gathering at her home. She first noticed these somewhat selfish feelings while on vacation at Grand Isle, she finally decides to swim and her awakening continues as she develops feelings for Robert and gradually loses interest in her busy husband. When he leaves for work. she is alone in her home. She starts seeing another man as if she wasn't married. Eventually she goes for another swim and ends up committing suicide.

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Kody Thornhill
Her suicide was a regression because she was sad and depressed about being alone and she did not know how to keep herself happy. Also she didn`t know what to do with her tie and freedom. Edna also did not work to make improvements in her life she just kind of let her life spiral downward and eventually caused her to commit suicide. If Edna were to make changes in her life I feel like it would of changed the outcome of her life.

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Aidan Miller
Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end?

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Aidan Miller
Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end?

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?
Edna's suicide is neither a heroic act or a regression. It is not heroic because Edna commits suicide for selfish reasons. After committing suicide, she does not have to live with her husband or the pain that she has when she thinks of her former lovers. It is also not a regression because Edna does not revert to something that is a former state of herself. She is new, awakened to who she is and could be. She could have tried to adjust, asked for help, talked with her husband, but she did not, making her suicide one of neither heroism or regression, but one of selfishness.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs reality.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs reality.

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In the novella, Edna is confronted by her own thoughts. She no longer wishes to be in her loveless marriage, but cannot leave due to the time period and expectations of women. She is further saddened when the man that she truly loves leaves and does not reach out to her. The line between romance and reality are distinct in the novel, reality telling Edna that she must stay in her loveless marriage and belong to a man, whereas her heart are telling her to belong to herself and no one else. This is a reoccurring theme in the novel.
Veronica Whiteside

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Mina Folkerts- Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Mina Folkerts- Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Edna has a hard time trying to decide what life she wants. She has this image of the perfect life that she wants. She is married to Leonce for many years. They have two children together who she lovesso much. However she is in love with Robert Lebrun. Knowing the fact they cannot be together, they encounter in secret.  Strickened by the fact of reality, she is saddened by this and put into a depression.

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Focus specifically on the several instances of “bird imagery” or “symbolism.” How is this particular imagery or symbolism important to the novel?

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Focus specifically on the several instances of “bird imagery” or “symbolism.” How is this particular imagery or symbolism important to the novel?

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The birds are important symbolism within this novel because this is Edna. She is a bird being kept but, wanting to go free. Edna is ridiculed by some and wanted by others. Edna doesn't feel as if she belongs anywhere. Edna's longing to be free was similar to a bird and what lead to her death.
E.E.

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Edna´s suicide is a heroic act. She is trying to tell others females that they do no have to deal with being mistreated. Females are pinned down to a piece of property. They are expected to get married and raise a family. Edna hates this. She wants out. She does not want to have to be with somebody she does not love. She does not want to be treated as property. Edna realizes the only way to way to be free is to kill herself. She realizes that she will forever be treated as a piece of property. Edna killed herself for her. She did not worry about her kids, her friends, her husband or even Robert. Her death was her freedom from being treated like crap. She was killed herself to be free so she would not regress. Her suicide is an act of heroism.

-Hailey King

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Dayna G
Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Dayna G
Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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The theme of romance, especially in this story, suggests that it's all easy and there's love everywhere and that people just come together and that's just how their going to spend the rest of life happy and together, but in reality people get bored and frustrated with each other and just don't always work out.

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Douglas Horne
Edna's suicide was a regression because she did not improve upon her life or the life of other that are around her. So she did not complete an heroic act but instead her suicide did not progress her life. Her suicide would be a regression because she proves that she can not live without being with some one because she killed herself because she could not find someone that would stay with her. Then plus her suicide was not an heroic act because it did not help anyone nor did it better the society. There for, her suicide was a regression because she did not improve her life nor did she improve the society that she is in.

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Horizon Hutchison - Discuss the theme of the "dual life" (real vs. fictitious self).

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Horizon Hutchison - Discuss the theme of the "dual life" (real vs. fictitious self).

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Society pressures people to conform, even if they have to hide who they are. Many people have a "dual life."  There is one version of the self shown to others. The other self is one's true self. Edna presents herself as sophisticated and content to others. On the inside she would prefer something simple and is dissatisfied with her current lifestyle.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Write my response here. 5-7 sentences.

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Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?

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Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?

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- Edna does finally realize her true self. She starts to realize that although she is a woman, she is independent. She realizes her worth. She realizes that she doesn't need a man. In the beginning of the story, she explains how she likes the island and likes being alone there with Robert. When they move, she starts to change. When Robert realizes that he is in love with Edna, he left. Edna was married to Pontellier so Robert left to escape his feelings. Her awakening began on the island. When she went to grand isle, she ended up falling in love with Robert. She admits it hen she gets back to the city. She begins to reject her children entirely, then she commits suicide because there were enough people in her life to be able to take care of her children.

-SOPHIA VAUGHN

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Throughout the novel, Chopin employs several symbols, such as birds, the lady in black, the lovers, etc. What are some other symbols? How do they function?

Other than those previously listed, some other symbols in the novella are the sea and Edna learning to swim over the summer. The sea can symbolize different things: One thing the sea could symbolize is temptation and desire because it said in the novella that it beckoned her and that "the touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace". The sea eventually tempted her to commit suicide in the end of the novella in a different way. Also, Edna learning to swim could symbolize empowerment and growth because she has been taught by many people of different ages on Grand Isle to swim. She understood the concept of it but still wasn't a very great swimmer. Overcoming this obstacle would have thought to have been very exciting.

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Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?

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Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean?

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Throughout the novel, Chopin employs several symbols, such as birds, the lady in black, the lovers, etc. What are some other symbols? How do they function?

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Throughout the novel, Chopin employs several symbols, such as birds, the lady in black, the lovers, etc. What are some other symbols? How do they function?

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Focus specifically on the several instances of “bird imagery” or “symbolism.” How is this particular imagery or symbolism important to the novel?

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Focus specifically on the several instances of “bird imagery” or “symbolism.” How is this particular imagery or symbolism important to the novel?

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Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end?

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Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end?

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 Discuss the theme of the “dual life” (real vs. fictitious self).

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 Discuss the theme of the “dual life” (real vs. fictitious self).

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Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality.

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?

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Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression?