Mademoiselle Wilfred Awakening Quotes And Analysis

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All traditions are challenging to abolish, especially traditions that have been in place for thousands of years. While visiting Mademoiselle Reisz, Edna acquires a piece of advice that at first is confusing but becomes more clear as time passes. “ The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings” (86). To become an independent woman in a society based upon the tradition of submissive housewives means to obtain massive amounts of judgement from the surrounding community. Edna is only able to break free of tradition to be happy if she does not break her spirit down in the process. Chopin uses the symbolism of a bird with broken wings to represent the toll taken on those who choose to bear