The Awakening · Character
Raoul
Edna and Léonce's young son.
minor
First appearance: II
Raoul shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of the little Pontellier children; Robert plays with him and his brother before dinner.
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In II: One of the little Pontellier children; Robert plays with him and his brother before dinner. Later, in III: One of the Pontellier children; Mr. Pontellier claims he has a high fever, though Edna believes he is…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Background community figures
- Edna's social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, Edna reaches an emotional and psychological peak by openly articulating her crisis of identity—…
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