Throughout the entirety of The Awakening, Edna never once describes her husband’s physical
attributes. Maybe Mr. Pontellier is just very ugly because it seems that Edna is
attracted to the average Joe.When asked by Mademoiselle Reisz why she likes Robert, Edna enthusiastically responds with, “His hair is brown and grows away from his temples; because he opens and shuts his eyes, and his nose is a little out of drawing; because he has two lips and a square chin…” (Chopin 110). So, Edna likes someone with dominant features AND someone with normal human traits, such as eyes, lips, and a chin?! Shocking. So, why does she never talk about the physique of her own husband? Is it because she married him for something other than his personality, looks, or love? Edna is a prime example of a gold digger. Married for the money, Edna realizes when it’s too late that money simply cannot buy happiness. This is why she was too generous with the bonbons and so unappreciative with what she had. She always wanted something more. Mr. Pontellier was a great husband to Edna; it was not his fault that she traded him for a younger man.
i find it funny that you connected this song to Edna. i don't know if i agree with you on Edna being a gold digger though. your pictures are so funny and they made me LOL. even though i don't agree, good connection!!
ReplyDeleteUh you're wrong lol. She most likely had no choice in marrying him. Her husband was a jerk who didn't even love her. She found her love man you can't hate.
ReplyDeleteHaha this is great. I could see how Edna could be a gold digger. Her gifts from her husband are so expensive. Nice connection Friend
ReplyDeleteI never looked at it this way but it totally makes sense. Great connection! Btw this is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI doubt that Edna had any say in their marriage. However, I understand what you mean by her not claiming real physical attributes that she liked about Robert. That does seem a little fishy!
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