"The Awakening" by Carolyn Harman https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl Digital Conversation en-us 2019-03-04 18:29:56 UTC 2026-02-27 14:10:57 UTC hello@padlet.com 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? charman2 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603308 2019-03-04 18:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603308 Focus specifically on the several instances of “bird imagery” or “symbolism.” How is this particular imagery or symbolism important to the novel? charman2 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603411 2019-03-04 18:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603411 Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end? charman2 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603654 2019-03-04 18:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603654 Discuss the theme of the “dual life” (real vs. fictitious self). charman2 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603779 2019-03-04 18:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603779 Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality. charman2 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603903 2019-03-04 18:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337603903 Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression? charman2 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337604028 2019-03-04 18:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337604028 Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean? charman2 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337604180 2019-03-04 18:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337604180 Jordan Cyr https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337608185
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.

]]> 2019-03-04 18:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337608185 Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean? https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337608282 - 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]]> 2019-03-04 18:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337608282 Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality. charman2 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337608355
Write my response here. 5-7 sentences.]]> 2019-03-04 18:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337608355 Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression? https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609044 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609044 Dayna G Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality. daynagibler https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609157 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609157 Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression? haileyking1 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609334 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]]> 2019-03-04 18:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609334 Horizon Hutchison - Discuss the theme of the "dual life" (real vs. fictitious self). horizonhutchison https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609344      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. ]]> 2019-03-04 18:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609344 Focus specifically on the several instances of “bird imagery” or “symbolism.” How is this particular imagery or symbolism important to the novel? https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609517 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609517 Mina Folkerts- Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609695 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. 

]]> 2019-03-04 18:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609695 Discuss the theme of romance vs reality. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609964 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]]> 2019-03-04 18:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337609964 Brooke Gray https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337610106
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.

]]> 2019-03-04 18:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337610106 Aidan Miller Discuss Edna’s awakening. How does it begin? How does it end? aidanmiller https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337610339 2019-03-04 18:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337610339 Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression? https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337610504 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337610504 Danielle Georgie daniellegeorgie https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337611310 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337611310 Shane Lewis - Is Edna's suicide an heroic act or a regression? shane_lewis1 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337611733 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. ]]> 2019-03-04 18:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337611733 Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean? -Meghan Moyer https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337611764 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. ]]> 2019-03-04 18:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337611764 Jake Rimel- Does Edna finally realize her “real self”? What does this mean? https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337613246 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337613246 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. haileyking1 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337614515 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. ]]> 2019-03-04 18:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337614515 Cydney Jordan Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337614997 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337614997 Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression? daynagibler https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337615293 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337615293 Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337615681 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337615681 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 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337615842 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.]]> 2019-03-04 18:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337615842 chasityeaton https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337617544 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
]]> 2019-03-04 18:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337617544 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. haileyking1 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337618627 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. ]]> 2019-03-04 18:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337618627 Gabino Francisco-Gonzalez Is Edna’s suicide an heroic act or a regression? https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337619572 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337619572 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. daniellegeorgie https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337620218 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. ]]> 2019-03-04 19:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337620218 Lyman Heras - Discuss the theme of romance vs. reality. lymanheras https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337620296 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337620296 Dayna responding to Danielle Georgie daynagibler https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337620801 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. ]]> 2019-03-04 19:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337620801 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 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337621294  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.
EE]]> 2019-03-04 19:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337621294 When does Edna's awakening begin? chasityeaton https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337621403
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]]> 2019-03-04 19:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337621403 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. horizonhutchison https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337621594   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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337621594 chasityeaton https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337622447 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.
]]> 2019-03-04 19:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337622447 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. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337622825 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337622825 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. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337622860 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337622860 Jordan responding to Shane's response https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337623272  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.
]]> 2019-03-04 19:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337623272 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." https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337623995 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337623995 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 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337624098 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337624098 Danielle Georgie responding to Brooke Gray daniellegeorgie https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337624855 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. ]]> 2019-03-04 19:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337624855 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 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337624907 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337624907 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. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337625416 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337625416 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 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337625613 I agree with this response because she is right, there is no such thing as a perfect romance.]]> 2019-03-04 19:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337625613 Jordan responding to Cydney's response https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337625719 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337625719 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. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337626395 Kody Thornhill
I agree with both because her suicide only really affected her and everything did stay the same after she died ]]> 2019-03-04 19:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337626395 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 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337626698 I agree with this response because she is right, there is no such thing as a perfect romance. 
jake ]]> 2019-03-04 19:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337626698 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. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337627188
- 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]]> 2019-03-04 19:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337627188 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. CE https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337627884 i agree with this because when she fell in love with Robert, she didn't want to be married anymore.
Sophia Vaughn]]> 2019-03-04 19:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337627884 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. https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337627949 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.]]> 2019-03-04 19:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337627949 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. E.E." https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337630009 I didn't see the symbolism directly in between Edna and the birds but know from reading your response I clearly see it know.]]> 2019-03-04 19:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337630009 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. lymanheras https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337715379 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]]> 2019-03-04 23:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337715379 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. lymanheras https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337716361 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.]]> 2019-03-04 23:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/337716361 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. shane_lewis1 https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/339023836 I agree with this because finding her freedom was a milestone for Edna, and it was an important component of the story.]]> 2019-03-07 18:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charman2/1u5o9r5zqkcl/wish/339023836