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Suicide as the Best Option in Kate Chopins alter The Awakening, written by Kate Chopin, was considered controversial at the time it was first print in 1892 because of its intense sexual context. In fact, the critics of that era wrote in newspapers and magazines active the novel its not a healthy book, sex fiction, we ar well satisfied when Ms. Pontellier deliberately swims to her death, an essential vulgar story, and unhealthy self-examining and morbid (Wyatt). Edna, the main character, engages in sexual relationships outside of marriage. These encounters reveal truthful sexual passion to Edna, which she did not receive at home with her husband. As a result of these experiences Ednas ability to continue living in a loveless marriage dwindles, and she eventually commits suicide. Although Edna had other options such as divorce, remaining in a loveless marriage, or simply deserting her family, suicide is most viable. One alternative, a separation, could have been hard to accompli sh for Edna because of the male-dominated association that she lived in. However, it was a possibility. In fact, an author by the name of Charlotte Perkins Gilman received a divorce from her husband, Walter fedora, prior to the creation of The Awakening. Through serious bouts with depression Gilmans marriage to Stetson became a struggle, and her divorce was granted in 1894. Stetson received keep of their daughter Katherine. Similarly, Edna would have probably lost custody of her children, but she said it herself that she is not a mother woman ( somewhat Charlotte Gilman). Gilman eventually moved on and remarried in June 1900. Ednas aspirations of marrying Robert could have by chance come true. With this possibility in mind, suici... ...escaping. What made matters worse was that Edna found a real lover that would not accept being known as the man who stole Mr. Pontelliers wife. Edna was obviously placed in billet where she was left with all but one choice. Works CitedAbout bl oody shame Cassatt. 1999. http//www.boston.com/mfa/cassat/aboutmc.htm (4 April 2000). About the Author Charlotte Perkins Gilman. 1998. http//www.Trenton.edu/verasteg/aboutcp.htm. (20 March 2000). Chopin, Kate. The Awakening. 1892. Boston Bedford/St. Martins, 2000. Louisiana Civil right Differences Fading Over Time. 1999. http//www.theadvocate.com/help/welcome/laws.asp (18 March 2000). The Womans Rights Movement. 1999. http//www.lyno.com.edu/tlkinnon/Womens%Rights.htm (3, March 2000). Wyatt, Neal. Times of Kate Chopin. 1995. http//www.vcu.edu/engweb/eng384/kate.htm (21 March 2000).