# Raoul — The Awakening character guide

> Raoul in The Awakening by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Edna and Léonce's young son.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/ii)

One of the little Pontellier children; Robert plays with him and his brother before dinner.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/iii)

One of the Pontellier children; Mr. Pontellier claims he has a high fever, though Edna believes he is fine.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxxii)

Asks about the new house and worries there are only girls next door.

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxxv)

Sends a printed scrawl to Edna expressing love and asking for bonbons.

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