🏠Edna asserts her independence by moving to the pigeon house.
👨👩👧👧Edna's interactions with her children show both care and detachment.
💼Mr. Pontellier is more concerned about his reputation and business than Edna's affair.
👥Edna's independence challenges societal expectations of women at the time.
🤔Readers may find Edna's detachment from her children disconcerting compared to her husband's behavior.
Why does Edna move to the pigeon house?
—Edna moves to the pigeon house to assert her independence and escape societal expectations.
What is Mr. Pontellier worried about?
—Mr. Pontellier is worried about his business reputation and how Edna's behavior might affect it.
How does Edna feel about her children?
—Edna cares for her children but is detached and enjoys her independent life.
What does this chapter reveal about societal expectations of women?
—Edna's independence challenges the societal expectations placed on women during that time.
How does Edna's behavior differ from her husband's?
—Edna easily detaches herself from her children, while her husband is more focused on reputation and business.
00:09Edna's husband disapproves of her moving to the pigeon house.
00:17Edna enjoys living in the pigeon house and feels relieved of some obligations.
00:45Edna visits her children who are staying with their grandmother.
00:59Edna feels torn leaving her children but enjoys her independent life.
01:30Mr. Pontellier takes steps to protect the family's reputation.
01:37He is more concerned about business than Edna's affair.
01:45Edna's interactions with her children show care and detachment.
02:06Readers may find Edna's detachment from her children disconcerting.
