The Awakening
Pick three of the following projects. They must be completed on the first day of school.
1. Write a letter from Edna to her husband explaining why she does not want to live with him any more. Make sure the letter is written in the correct format and that it displays your knowledge of the novel.
2. This novel is told from Edna’s perspective. Retell a part of the story from the perspective of Robert, Mr. Pontellier’s or the children’s.
3. Create a scrapbook that visual represents each chapter of the novel. You may do this digitally or as a paper scrapbook. Include captions with your photos.
4. Research the Creole culture and write a report explaining the origins, beliefs and traditions of the culture. The concluding paragraph should explain how what you have learned applies to the novel.
5. Read one of Kate Chopin’s short stories and write an essay comparing the female character to Edna.
6. Write a poem as if it was written by Edna. Remember that the purpose is for you to display your knowledge of the novel so include as much information about place, feelings, other characters, and her thoughts that you can.
