Part one of term paper
is a story of a woman’s struggles to overcome innumerable obstacles in her life. Edna, the primary character in the story, discovered the stifling bonds of marriage and realized and surpass her limitations as a female in a male dominated society. She also became aware of her means to happiness in such an oppressive society. Edna discovered ...

Part two of term paper
... business and therefore such a thing could not happen again. Mr. Pontellier also expected Edna to be a perfect housewife and mother; responsibilities he expressed as pertinent to their marriage and often observed were disregarded and made her aware of it. Edna’s strong sense of individuality, a characteristic forbidden in women during the time in which was set and therefore a limitation for most, allowed her to overcome other limitations of being female. Edna refused to attend her sister’s fun ...