"...Whose Voluptuous Sting Penetrated..." For centuries there has always been a struggle for women to find equality and respect from men. In novels, the mood is highly effective in illustrating the author's purpose and his ability to demonstrate symbolism. In Kate Chopin's novel, The Awakening, the mood us full of sorrow as well as desire to connect with Edna's discovery of her own identity and acknowledgement of her emotional and sexual desires by the pigeon …showed first 75 words of 1054 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1054 total…matter. Through Chopin's mood in The Awakening Edna discovers her independence by the pigeon house, through inspring art, and the ocean. The pigeon hose creates a sexual awakening through Edna's ability to admit her feelings to Robert and not care what society thinks. Art creates a personal and emotional awakening by inspiring Edna to express and learn about her dramas. The ocean creates a 'flight for freedom' awakening by setting free a domesticated caged bird.