![]() ![]() Besides, Madermoiselle Reisz asserts, “The artist must possess the courageous soul that dares and defies” (Chopin, 604). ![]() She plays piano with deep emotion only understood by Edna. What two things does an artist need according to Mademoiselle Reisz?Īccording to Mademoiselle Reisz, a renowned pianist, she advises Edna on the need to have passion in persuading her talent. Little is known about them apart from their age being four and five years respectively. Raoul Pontellier and Etienne are Edna’s two sons. Despite this, he gets along with his daughter. ![]() Colonel is an austere Protestant who loves displaying authority. Alcee refers to Edna as “the daughter he invented” (Chopin, 560). Edna wonders, “How many years have I slept?” in reference to their platonic relationship (Chopin, 620).Ĭolonel is the father and a retired officer. He is confused at Edna’s continuous emancipation desire. He is described as a fond husband and a stern patriarch (Chopin, 537). Among Edna’s male relatives is Leonce Pontellier, who is her husband. ![]()
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