Question

what are the three main persons, places or things that are used as symbols and/or for symbolism in kate chopins the awakening?
a) the sea, music and children
b) music, children and robert lebrun
c) the sea, grand isle and love
d) children, the sea and new orleans
question 4 (5 points)
based on your readings, the novels title, the awakening, most likely refers to which of the following?
a) the main character waking up and eating breakfast
b) the main character, edna, finding that her desires are at odds with what is expected of her
c) the growing dissatisfaction of both edna and madame ratignolle

Explanation:

In The Awakening, the sea symbolizes freedom and self - discovery for Edna. Music, especially Mademoiselle Reisz's playing, represents Edna's awakening to her own desires and emotions. Children are a symbol of Edna's conflict between her maternal role (as expected by society) and her own emerging self.
For the second question, the title The Awakening refers to Edna's realization that her desires (for independence, self - expression, and a different kind of life) are in conflict with the societal expectations (as a wife and mother).

Answer:

First question: a) The sea, music and children
Second question: b) The main character, Edna, finding that her desires are at odds with what is expected of her