The Awakening

January 21, 2016

Wesley 3AP

Chapters 32-34

Directions: Each group assigned to a cluster of questions will work independently for 10-15 minutes (no more than that).  They should all collaborate on each question, but they must alternate who is writing the answer. The writer of each response will ultimately be the one who shares the response with other small groups and the class in its entirety.  Please work efficiently. Embed direct quotes and page numbers in to well-articulated answers to each question. Explain each answer fully.  After 15 minutes, we will share responses with the entire class. Finish the book for homework. 

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Groups 1 and 2

1. What incidents show Léonce’s concern with appearances? What steps does he take to avoid scandal?

2, How does Edna react to her visit with her children?

3. What is her feeling when she returns to the pigeon house?

CHAPTER XXXIII

Groups 3 and 4

4. What warning does Adéle give to Edna when she visits her at the pigeon house? What is Edna’s attitude?  What does this suggest?

5. What request does Adéle make of Edna?  Why is it significant?

6. Why is Edna upset when she sees Robert at Mademoiselle Reisz’s apartment? What might she have expected or hoped for upon his return to New Orleans?

Groups 5 and 6

7. How does Robert act during this meeting?

8. What excuse does he give for not writing to Edna during his absence? Why do you think he says this?

9. Later, during dinner at the pigeon house, what does Edna learn is the reason for Robert’s return? How does she feel?

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 Groups 7 and 8

10. Describe the atmosphere, the mood of the conversation, that evening.  How does Robert’s tobacco pouch add to the tension?

11. How does Alcée Arobin act when he drops by the cottage to give Edna a message from Mrs. Merriman and what is Robert’s reaction?

12. After Alcée leaves, what are her thoughts about her reunion with Robert?