CONNECTING THE DOTS: KATE CHOPIN’S LIFE AND THE ARTISTIC REALITY IN THE AWAKENING
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Kate Chopin, The Awakening, biography, gender identity, societal norms, spiritual exploration, women's inner lives, family dynamicsAbstract
Kate Chopin was most intrigued by the internal, spiritual life of women and how it intertwined with the societal roles imposed on them, among all aspects of human existence. This article engages in a thorough exploration of Chopin's biography, unraveling the layers that shaped her novel “The Awakening.” It exposes the unconventional lens through which Chopin viewed women, portraying them as independent and contemplative individuals, exemplified through the character Edna Pontellier. The formation of the writer's artistic world was undoubtedly greatly influenced by the era and the family, where the groundwork for gender individuality was established. Many scenes depicting everyday life, descriptions of locales, and the lives of Creole families, as well as the personal characteristics of the female heroines, coincidentally align with the author’s life paths, individuals from her own life, and her genuine life interests.
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