Suicide as the Best Option in Kate Chopins...

Suicide as the Best Option in Kate Chopins Awakening The Awakening, written by Kate Chopin, was considered controversial at the time it was first published in 1892 because of its intense sexual context. In fact, the critics of that era wrote in newspapers and magazines about the novel it’s not a healthy book, sex fiction, we are well satisfied when Ms. Pontellier deliberately swims to her death, an essential vulgar story, and unhealthy introspective and morbid (Wyatt). Edna, the main character, engages in sexual relationships outside of marriage. These encounters reveal true sexual passion to Edna, which she did not receive at home with her husband. As a result of these experiences Edna’s ability to continue living in a†¦show more content†¦This code was derived from the Napoleonic Code, a set of 2,281 articles located in three books that were endorsed in 1804 by the ruler of the French empire, Napoleon Bonaparte. Originally, the Louisiana civil code was set up to protect the family unit. For example, it was hard er to obtain a divorce and dissolve a family unit in Louisiana than most other states (Differences Fading Over Time). In addition to the Louisiana civil code, Edna’s financial status subsequent to marriage was another reason why suicide seemed more viable for her. Edna would not have been able to survive without her husband supporting her financially. When Edna departed from her home and moved into the pigeon house, she desperately needed money from her father, from her mother’s inheritance, combined with the money she received from her paintings in order for her to purchase the house. Selling paintings was not sufficient enough to provide the funds for the pigeon house. Few female painters were highly acclaimed in that era. Mary Cassatt was part of the minute group of successful female painters. (About Mary Cassatt). Edna’s painting abilities couldn’t compare to those of Cassatt’s. That resulted in leaving her with financial problems, which left her with no other choice than suicide. Edna still had a few options left, but they were still less practical than suicide. Edna could have remained living in a loveless marriage with Leonce Pontellier while she kept her secret