The Awakening

英语2104赵雪睿

In this novel, a lot of symbolism is used.These two birds symbolize the feelings Edna has of being trapped by her marriage , her children , and her social circle .The piano is a symbol of freedom and independence for Edna.Swimming is obviously symbolic , representing as it does both a positive political lesson in staying afloat and an ambiguously valuable sentimental education in the consequences of getting in over ' s head . Swimming immerses Edna in an element - an element in whose baptismal embrace she is mystically and mythically revitalized , renewed , and reborn .Kate · Chopin uses symbolism as excellent tool to slip her ideas to readers causing us to think , giving readers a glimpse into the life of a young woman at a time when women were harnessed by many restraints .