Analysis Of Edna And Mademoiselle Reisz

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E.P.I.C Journal #2
Evocative:
“Though the letter might as well have been sent to you; it was nothing but Mrs. Pontellier from beginning to end.” “ ‘Let me see it,’ requested the young woman, entreatingly” (Chopin, 156).
The dialogue above takes place between Edna and Mademoiselle Reisz. What is amazing is that it is Mademoiselle Reisz who hears from Robert not Edna. However, the letter from beginning to end is nothing but Edna. In my viewpoint, this letter resembles sunshine sliding into every corner of the heart of Edna as well as the readers. Since the departure of Robert, I am worried for Edna whether Robert would forget her some time later. From this dialogue, the author wanted us to know Robert was the one who is lacking bravery but absolutely not the one who is a playboy like his brother Victor. Taking this opportunity, she gave readers a hope that Robert would come back again. It also stimulates strong interest of readers to eagerly find even …show more content…

The brave soul. The soul that dares and defies’” (Chopin, 158). Mademoiselle Reisz tells Edna what an artist should possess to become successful.
From other people’s eyes, Mademoiselle Reisz is exactly an outstanding pianist but also a kind of odd and unsocial. Her words above sound like an inspiration to Edna’s amazing ideas and deep feelings to Robert. Her indifference to other people’s viewpoints also gives Edna the courage to break off the spiritual shackles. In a word, I think Mademoiselle Reisz takes the place of Adele to help Edna change her attitudes to life and emotion. Adele, Mrs. Ratignolle, regards her children and husband as her life, but she is much luckier than Edna because she doesn’t lose her happiness and herself in household life. Edna is “-a sensitive and highly organized woman” (Chopin, 163). Just as the saying goes, character decides destiny.

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