Although this book was written in the nineteenth century, it still carries themes that are expressed in modern day music. The two main characters in The Awakening by Kate Chopin are a married couple. When considering their vibe, their marriage seemed planned or forced because the spouses do not communicate well together. "He thought it very discouraging that his wife, who was the sole object of his existence, evinced so little interest in things which concerned him, and valued so little his conversation," (Chopin). This reminds me of the song "Already Gone" by Kelly Clarkson. Mr. and Mrs. Pontellier may have been okay with their marriage at first, but now with kids and a continuous stressful energy, their relationship is nothing but negative. The topic of an unsettling relationship is described in Kelly Clarkson's song. As Clarkson states, "Remember all the things we wanted; Now all our memories, they're haunted; We were always meant to say goodbye," (1-3). 

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