Angel Scott Mr.Rease AP English Literature and Composition April 12, 2020 Book Review I have recently read the novel The Awakening by Kate Chopin. It is of realistic and bildungsroman genre which entails that the novel focuses on the protagonist m oral and psychologica l growth . Th e growth and change are significant to the work . Edna Pontellier is the protagonist and the most pivotal character. She’s the one who experiences “the awakening ”. Many other character s contribute a vital role to Edna’s change such as Leonce P ontellier, Ade le Ratigonelle , Robert Lebrun, Alece Arobin , and Mademoiselle Reisz. In the novel Edna Pontellier becomes aware of he r sexuality and independence . After this change occurs, she begins to have conflict with society . For example, Edna views of women are contrary to those of her time . Also, Edna struggles with internal conflict . She become