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Who is The Colonel from The Awakening, and Selected Stories and what is their importance? "The_Awakening
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Edna Pontellier's father, the Colonel, is a former Confederate military officer. When he visits New Orleans for his daughter's wedding, he is very upset by the fact that Edna will not accompany him.
The Awakening