How does Alcée Arobin mask his intentions concerning Edna Pontellier in ch. XXVI?
How should we interpret Mademoiselle Reisz's statement, "The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings. It is a sad spectacle to see the weaklings bruised, exhausted, fluttering back to earth"? (82)
Why does Arobin call Edna's dinner party a coup d'état?
Who attends Edna's dinner party? What do these guests share in common?
How does the image of Victor as "a vision of Oriental beauty" influence Edna's feelings? (89)
What is the difference between the terms individual and alone in ch. XXXII?