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The Awakening from Patriarchal Numbness for Salvation, Equality, and Sovereignty in Kate Chopin’s "The Awakening"

Título: The Awakening from Patriarchal Numbness for Salvation, Equality, and Sovereignty in Kate Chopin’s "The Awakening"

Tesis (Bachelor) , 2023 , 92 Páginas , Calificación: Bachelor Degree

Autor:in: Anonym (Autor)

Filología inglesa - Literatura
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The examined novel "The Awakening" (1899), by Kate Chopin, is categorized as a main title in feminist literature. It is considered one of the first novels in American literature that proclaim for women's issues. The main purpose of this thesis is studying how Chopin undertakes the protagonist’s struggle between her non-traditional ideas, her will for freedom, equality with men, and sovereignty in a male-defined society controlled by the late nineteenth-century ideals. This thesis reveals that Edna is able to rebel against her masters and traditions due to massive awakenings she lives and goes through in the novel.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
  • Chapter One: The Awakening from Patriarchal Numbness
    • The Awakening from Patriarchal Numbness: A Case for Freedom
    • Awakening as an Indispensable Tool for Emancipation
  • Chapter Two: Edna Pontellier's Fight for Equality
    • Equality and the Need for a Moral and Social Reconstruction
    • Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Progress
  • Chapter Three: The Search for Sovereignty
    • Sovereignty: A Defining Element of True Freedom
    • The Struggle for Sovereignty as a Feminist Narrative
  • Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to analyze Kate Chopin's novel "The Awakening" through a feminist lens, focusing on the protagonist Edna Pontellier's awakening and her journey toward freedom, equality, and sovereignty in a patriarchal society. The work explores how Chopin portrays Edna's challenges in a male-dominated world and her pursuit of self-discovery and personal fulfillment.

  • The Awakening of the Protagonist
  • The Struggle for Freedom and Self-Determination
  • The Pursuit of Equality in a Patriarchal Society
  • The Role of Sovereignty in Feminist Discourse
  • The Impact of Social and Cultural Norms on Women's Lives

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter examines Edna's initial awakening from societal expectations and her growing awareness of her own desires and needs. It explores the concept of awakening as a catalyst for personal liberation and examines the ways in which societal norms and expectations constrain women's lives.

The second chapter analyzes Edna's struggle for equality in a patriarchal society. It explores the theme of gender equality and the need for a moral and social reconstruction that challenges traditional gender roles and expectations.

The third chapter delves into Edna's pursuit of sovereignty and her desire to define her own life on her own terms. It examines the concept of sovereignty as a defining element of true freedom and explores the ways in which Edna's quest for self-determination is shaped by her experiences in a society that denies women agency and autonomy.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key themes and concepts explored in this work include women's awakening, freedom, equality, sovereignty, patriarchal society, feminist movement, and the late nineteenth-century social and cultural context. The analysis delves into the protagonist's struggles against societal constraints and her search for self-fulfillment in a world defined by male dominance. Key terms like "awakening," "emancipation," and "gender equality" are central to the dissertation's exploration of the complexities of female identity and empowerment within the confines of a patriarchal society.

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Título
The Awakening from Patriarchal Numbness for Salvation, Equality, and Sovereignty in Kate Chopin’s "The Awakening"
Universidad
University of Algiers 2  (Tam High School)
Curso
American literature
Calificación
Bachelor Degree
Autor
Anonym (Autor)
Año de publicación
2023
Páginas
92
No. de catálogo
V1391009
ISBN (PDF)
9783346955777
ISBN (Libro)
9783346955784
Idioma
Inglés
Etiqueta
freedom equality sovereignty patriarchal society nineteenth-century feminist movement The Awakening. Independent women
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GRIN Publishing Ltd.
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Anonym (Autor), 2023, The Awakening from Patriarchal Numbness for Salvation, Equality, and Sovereignty in Kate Chopin’s "The Awakening", Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1391009
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