Kate Chopin s The Awakening is one of the most
outstanding novels of the 19th century American
literature. Interestingly enough it was condemned
after its publication. It took several decades until
the novel was rediscovered and truly appreciated.
When working on this paper, I examined several
critical reviews. My aim was to present the critical
reviews side by side with my reading of the novel. In
a way I wished to render my opinion with that of the
critics together. I wished to offer a personal
reading of the novel. I placed the emphasis on giving
a definition of the awakening and its immediate
effect on the heroine s life.
outstanding novels of the 19th century American
literature. Interestingly enough it was condemned
after its publication. It took several decades until
the novel was rediscovered and truly appreciated.
When working on this paper, I examined several
critical reviews. My aim was to present the critical
reviews side by side with my reading of the novel. In
a way I wished to render my opinion with that of the
critics together. I wished to offer a personal
reading of the novel. I placed the emphasis on giving
a definition of the awakening and its immediate
effect on the heroine s life.