Awakening as an Example of Romantic, Realistic, and Local Color WritingA beautiful woman slowly, but surely, makes her way through the water. She's obviously a little scared, but not to the point where she's willing to stop moving forward through the gradually deepening water. She believes that after she lets the water take her life, everything will be okay. Does it sound interesting? I didn't think so. However, Edna Pontellier believes this is the best solution for her. Drowning seems to be the only way out. The Awakening, by Kate Chopin, describes Edna Pontellier's battle against society and how she decides to handle this battle. This novel was considered an immoral piece of literature in the early 1900s. Its descriptions of a strong woman standing up to a grim and severe Creole society shocked critics and readers alike. Edna's strong will and determination bring about changes that were not welcome at the time. Despite the fact that The Awakening was unwelcome in the early 1900s, it is a widely read novel that many consider to be an extraordinary piece of literature. The Awakening is a great novel for its unique combination of romantic, realistic writing and local color. The Awakening demonstrates romance in many ways. The emphasis on imagination, freedom, emotion, nature and the nobility of the common man characterizes Romanticism. The Awakening demonstrates this in many ways. For example, a thrush and a parrot are shown to describe the role of women at the time; they had the potential to be successful and respectful citizens, but society kept them caged. This demonstrates the “natural world” aspect of Romanticism. In addition to this, the constant references are but...... in the center of the paper...... and the names of the cities in his writing add a lot to the feeling behind the novel. Using the name “Grand Isle” has a greater effect on the reader than if they said “beach” or even “summer getaway.” Through the use of local color, the reader actually feels like they are part of the novel, walking alongside the characters and feeling all their pain and suffering. He or she can form visual images of life during the Creole period. Through the inclusion of romantic, realistic, and locally colored writing, Kate Chopin makes The Awakening a truly remarkable piece of literature. Reading this novel makes the reader feel as if they are experiencing the society of that time. This is unique writing that demonstrates unique combinations of literary elements. Every person should read this novel and appreciate it for its talent.