View a FREE sample

Edna Pontellier appears in The Awakening

This character is in her late twenties and originally from Kentucky and now lives in New Orleans with her husband.

Mademoiselle Reisz appears in The Awakening

This character is a widow who befriends Edna and speaks with her candidly about her love for Robert and desire to be independent.

Léonce Pontellier appears in The Awakening

This character believes in following the social customs required of someone of his considerable social status.

Robert Lebrun appears in The Awakening

This character and Edna fall in love with during her summer at Grand Isle.

Adèle Ratignolle appears in The Awakening

This character is the embodiment of every womanly grace and charm.

Madame Lebrun appears in The Awakening

This character owns the cottages at Grand Isle.

Raoul and Étienne Pontellier appear in The Awakening

These characters are Edna and Léonce young sons.

Alcée Arobin appears in The Awakening

(read more Character Descriptions)

This section contains 1,149 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample