Who is described as a mother-woman in the book in the awakening?

Answer 1

Madame Ratignolle is the ideal mother-woman in the novel.

1. Feminine Ideal- she describes as a "Madonna"
2. She's a great mom, beautiful, loves her husband
3. Perhaps, Chopin drew in the book to show that women can be happy in a traditional role, if that role was the person's choice

Answer 2

In "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, Edna Pontellier is the character described as a mother-woman. The term signifies societal expectations placed on women to prioritize their roles as mothers and caregivers above all else, often at the expense of their own desires and autonomy. Edna's journey in the novel involves questioning and ultimately rejecting these traditional expectations.