"The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

"...Whose Voluptuous Sting Penetrated..."
For centuries there has always been a struggle for women to find equality and respect from men. In
novels, the mood is highly effective in illustrating the author's purpose and his ability to demonstrate
symbolism. In Kate Chopin's novel, The Awakening, the mood us full of sorrow as well as desire to connect with Edna's discovery of her own identity and acknowledgement of her emotional and sexual desires by the pigeon house, inspiring art, and the ocean. The pigeon house allows Edna to be at home and independent at the same time. …