The awakening Chapter 25

What does Edna do that is uncommon for women her age? How does she do?

What entices Alcee Arobin to Edna, do you think? Why does she like his company?

“He cast one appealing glance at her, to which she made no response. Alcee Arobin’s manner was so genuine that it often deceived even himself.” What is meant by this passage?

Chapter 26

What decision has Edna made? Why does she decide this?

What 2 details are revealed upon reading the latest letter from Robert?

What comment does Mademoiselle Reisz make about Robert, and how does Edna react?

Chapter 29
What does Edna do in order to carry out her plan to leave Léonce? How does this illustrate the theme of independence?

Why is Arobin disappointed at the end of the chapter?

Chapter 32
What incidents show Léonce’s concern with appearances? What steps does he take to avoid scandal?

Describe Roberts role in the ending of this section

what are your opinions on Ednas transformation from the beginning of the novel till now.

Along the sea-sands damp and brown the traveller hastens toward the town, what is the effect of the enjambment in these two lines? it emphasizes the idea that each line is a separate thought. it creates a rhyme scheme between the two lines. it encourages the reader to pause between the two lines. it strengthens the connection between the two lines.

Read the excerpt from act 1 of a doll's house. helmer: nora! [goes up to her and takes her playfully by the ear.] the same little featherhead! suppose, now, that i borrowed fifty pounds today, and you spent it all in the christmas week, and then on new year's eve a slate fell on my head and killed me, and— nora: [putting her hands over his mouth]. oh! don't say such horrid things. helmer: still, suppose that happened, —what then? nora: if that were to happen, i don't suppose i should care whether i owed money or not. helmer: yes, but what about the people who had lent it? nora: they? who would bother about them? i should not know who they were. helmer: that is like a woman! but seriously, nora, you know what i think about that. no debt, no borrowing. there can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt. we two have kept bravely on the straight road so far, and we will go on the same way for the short time longer that there need be any struggle. nora: [moving towards the stove]. as you , torvald. how does the interaction between helmer and nora advance the plot? nora realizes that helmer will completely disapprove of her having borrowed money, so she has to continue to keep it a secret from him. nora realizes that she and helmer have the same ideas about financial issues, and the conversation brings them closer together later in the play. helmer realizes that nora is more responsible with money than he originally thought, and he trusts her more with finances later in the play. nora realizes that helmer knows a lot more about borrowing and lending, and she will seek his input later when she needs it.

The room was gaudy with its leather couch and purple walls