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Léonce Pontellier is a common 40-year-old wealthy man. And, by the way, a husband of Edna. She loves her, their sons but can’t spend much time with them as he is usually abroad, or hanging out with friends. His relationships with Edna lacks passion and excitement which she needs very much (probably because of it…

The Awakening Study Guide Author: Kate Chopin Original title: The Awakening Characters: Edna Pontellier, Léonce Pontellier, Robert Lebrun, Alcée Arobin, Adèle Ratignolle, Mademoiselle Reisz Published: 2006 by Elibron Classics (first published 1899) Setting: New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) Grand Isle, Louisiana (United States) ISBN 0543898083 (ISBN13: 9780543898081) “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin is an American…

Edna is the other woman who works in the Golden Day with Hester. She is much loved by men who claim to be superior on a daily basis. Though she boasts with popularity, Edna hates the man, especially the whites. She claims they are cruel and treacherous.  There is every reason for Edna to hate…

Algernon is a small mouse which is used by scientists and doctors for experiments. It is the first mouse who shows positive results after the surgery. It starts finding the correct path through the maze. This progress allows doctors to expect the same result after the human surgery with Charlie. Indeed, Gordon and Algernon are…

Linda is the mother of John. She belonged to the upper class of society. She was judged by society for committing a severe crime. Linda gave birth to John in a natural way, although everyone was born in the way of chemical processes. She was humiliated and intended to escape. She overcomes that disgusting feeling…

An empowered woman who is Pablo’s wife. She is the leading figure in their relations. In fact, she dominates over Pablo and makes him do what he should.  Surely, she is the strongest female character in the book. Pilar is a confirmed Republican who is committed to national affairs and never leaves the chosen path.…

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Study Guide Author: Laurence Sterne Original title: The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman The Life and Opinion of Tristram Shandy the Gentleman is the book as long and descriptive as its name is. The name though is true to the core: Tristram Shandy depicts his…

Tender Is the Night Study Guide Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Original title: Tender Is the Night Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered his best work. The novel was awarded many times and still is considered an example of classical modern literature. The story isn’t autobiographical, but the course of the plot…