The Awakening · Character

Madame Lebrun

Owner of the Grand Isle cottages and mother of Robert and Victor.

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Also known as Madame

First appearance: ii

Madame Lebrun shows up with force in Chapter I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bustles about the main house giving orders; owns the parrot and mockingbird.

Madame Lebrun first appears in 0001 ii.

In Chapter I: Bustles about the main house giving orders; owns the parrot and mockingbird.

Later, in VIII: Sews in her room, discusses Victor and a letter from Montel with Robert.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

In this scene, Edna reaches an emotional and psychological peak by openly articulating her crisis of identity—…

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Chapter I
Bustles about the main house giving orders; owns the parrot and mockingbird.
VIII
Sews in her room, discusses Victor and a letter from Montel with Robert.
The Awakening
Amuses herself at the beach and fears Edna's abrupt departure might end the pleasure.
XV
Madame Lebrun presides at the table, tries to restore order, and later invites Edna to sit with them until Robert leaves.
XVI
Shows Edna photographs of Robert as a child; shares Robert's letter; described by Mademoiselle Reisz as favoring Victor over Robert.
XX
Welcomes Edna, provides Mademoiselle Reisz's address, and discusses Robert's letters.
XXIV
Takes the children to Iberville, wanting them to experience country life.

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