The Awakening Ch. 15-19

This section of the book is a continuation of Edna's own personal awakening as she furthers the distance between herself and her husband and children.  It's interesting, however, how she divulges how she feels like her husband is a good one, and that she does in fact have strong feelings for him.  Furthermore, the fact that she says that she would lay down her life for her children is an interesting impediment in her reaching her full awakening.  It's obvious that she does not agree or intend to conform with the societal norm, however there are parts of her that enjoy the security that conforming has to offer.  It's very obvious though that the part of her that craves freedom is stronger than the part that enjoys security when she is on her own for a time.  The fact of the matter is that Edna does not think that she has a bad life per se, but that she wants more out of it.  She wants to be able to do the things that she feels are right for her.