How do themes of solitude, independence, and identity, apart from husband and children, connect with Chopin’s own life? Do they echo or contradict it? 

Do the issues of gender and marriage brought up in The Awakening seem outdated to you, or do they remain just as relevant today? 

Compare the story of Edna’s awakening with some other female characters in terms of their transformation. How is Edna different from them? How does their social status influence their struggle for independence?