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Impact of Patriarchal Society on Character Development in the Novel

Explore how a patriarchal society influences character growth in the story, focusing on Edna's awakening. Analyze male dominance and power dynamics in society and their reflection in the novel. Investigate men's roles and effects on women through passages from the book. Consider societal norms, celebrity influence, and media representations.

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Impact of Patriarchal Society on Character Development in the Novel

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  1. Objective: SW…examine the effects of a patriarchal society on the events of the story. Drill: Create a thesis statement in regards to Edna’s awareness of her awakening. Consider how you would support your statement.

  2. Power in a Patriarchal Society Patriarchy is a system that justifies the relationship between gender and power within a society.A patriarchal society is male-dominated, male-identified, and male-centered. How do you see this in our society?

  3. How do you see it perpetuated in our society? Consider people of power…

  4. How do you see it perpetuated in our society? Consider celebrities…

  5. How do you see it perpetuated in our society? Consider roles in movies…

  6. How do you see it perpetuated in our society? How do you see this in the following: Modern day song lyrics?

  7. What men do you see in the novel so far?

  8. Objective: SW…identify ways in Chopin depicts men in the novel and their effects on women. • Drill: Analyze the photo below in terms of patriarchy.

  9. What role do these men play in Edna’s life? In her awakening?

  10. In groups, complete the following: • For each of the following men, make a statement in regards to their role in Edna’s life and awakening. • Find a passage from the book to support this statement. • Analyze the passage, using a colormarking technique and create a powerpoint to share this analysis with the class.

  11. Make a Statement… • For each of the following men, write a statement pertaining to their role in Edna’s life and in her awakening. Keep in mind ideas discussed about a patriarchal society. • Dad • Mr. Pontellier • Robert • Alcee Arobin

  12. Homework: • Read to page 152, continue to pay attention to Mlle. Reisz and Edna’s attitude towards her environment.

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