The Awakening

Please respond to this question by the start of class on Friday.

In Heilburn's book, Writing a Woman's Life, she writes: "The true representation of power is not of a big man beating a smaller man or a woman. Power is the ability to take one's place in whatever discourse is essential to action and the right to have one's part matter." Thus, using Heilbrun's definition of power (and maybe it is LeGuinn's too) please discuss whether you feel Edna possess power. Please feel free to include why you think that her acquisition of power is a futile pursuit or how her society is the reason why she will remain infertile as human (void of life--in a personal, not reproductive, sense) and always lack power. You can take this response down a host of different paths, and you are free to follow one that sparks your interest; however, you must address how Edna supports or refutes Heilburn's assertion about power.

Good luck--and please let me know if you have any questions.

These responses should be:
-proof read, formated properly, and radiate depth of thought, clarity, directness, and sophistication of expression in their writing.
-A good response should be around 400 words and reference specific examples from The Awakening that highlight/support the argument you are not trying to make.
-Please feel free to use the I in these responses....they are not analytical pieces of writing, so you have a bit more freedom; however, you should make sure that you are aptly answering the question and putting forth a valiant effort that is reflective of deep consideration and bold thoughts.