# Doctor Mandelet — The Awakening character guide

> Doctor Mandelet in The Awakening by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Doctor, Dr. Mandelet, Mandelet

**First appearance:** 0021-xxii

## Who they are

The Pontellier family physician who observes Edna's transformation.

## Relationships

### [Edna Pontellier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/edna_pontellier)

_psychological_

Doctor Mandelet serves as a wise, paternal observer who understands Edna's inner turmoil but cannot save her from it.

### [Robert Lebrun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/robert_lebrun)

_social_

Doctor Mandelet and Robert have a cordial, respectful acquaintance through their shared connection to Edna and Grand Isle society.

### [Edna Pontellier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/edna_pontellier)

_psychological_

Doctor Mandelet serves as a wise, paternal observer who understands Edna's inner turmoil but cannot save her from it.

### [Edna Pontellier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/edna_pontellier)

_psychological_

Doctor Mandelet serves as a wise, paternal observer who understands Edna's inner turmoil but cannot save her from it.

### [Robert Lebrun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/robert_lebrun)

_social_

Doctor Mandelet and Robert have a cordial, respectful acquaintance through their shared connection to Edna and Grand Isle society.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxii)

Listens to Mr. Pontellier's concerns and advises patience and non-interference with Edna.

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxiii)

Dines with the Pontelliers, observes Edna's transformation into a 'palpitant' being, and worries that her change may involve Alcée Arobin.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxiv)

Advised Léonce to let Edna do as she liked.

### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Arrives late to attend Adèle; he is accustomed to her upbraidings and greets Edna warmly.

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Walks Edna home, offers sympathy and understanding, warns her against self-blame.

## Links

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