Mademoiselle Reisz

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Mademoiselle Reisz is a solitary, unconventional pianist in Kate Chopin’s novel "The Awakening," who embodies artistic freedom and encourages Edna Pontellier’s emotional and creative awakening.

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Mademoiselle Reisz canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
literary character
pianist
supporting character
appearsIn The Awakening
artForm music
associatedTheme art versus society
constraints on women in the 19th century
female independence
individualism
characterTrait artistic
blunt
independent
solitary
unconventional
communicatesWithEdna through letters from Robert Lebrun
contrastsWith Adèle Ratignolle
surface form: Adele Ratignolle

Creole society’s expectations for women
createdBy Kate Chopin
embodies artistic freedom
the life of the dedicated artist
encourages Edna Pontellier
firstPublicationContext The Awakening
surface form: The Awakening (1899)
gender female
influences Edna Pontellier
instrument piano
language English (narrative language)
literaryPeriod American realism
maritalStatus unmarried
medium novel
narrativeFunction foil to Adele Ratignolle
model of uncompromising artistic life
nationality American
occupation pianist
perceivedAs eccentric
relationshipTo mentor of Edna Pontellier
requiresFromEdna courage
residence New Orleans
roleInPlot catalyst for Edna Pontellier’s awakening
settingContext Creole society in New Orleans
socialStatus social outsider
symbolizes artistic independence
nonconformity
testsInEdna strength of artistic commitment
workOfFiction The Awakening
surface form: The Awakening by Kate Chopin

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The Awakening character Mademoiselle Reisz
1899 – The Awakening mainCharacter Mademoiselle Reisz
Edna Pontellier closeRelationshipWith Mademoiselle Reisz