Awakening
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ClassicNote on The AwakeningChapter XIII:Summary:While at church, Edna begins to feel dizzy and gets a headache, so she abruptly leaves the service with Robert in tow. Robert brings her to Madame Antoine's house, where it is quiet, cooler, and peaceful. Madame Antoine is very hospitable and lets Mrs. Pontellier sleep in her big, clean bed. Mrs. Pontellier slowly undresses and admires her arms, soon falling asleep. While sleeping, she half hears noises and voices surrounding her, but when she awakes, it is almost completely silent, and everyone seems to have gone away. After washing her face, she summons Robert, who tells her that everyone has left hours ago. He begins to reheat the food that Madame Antoine left out for her, as well as food that he has foraged for her on the island while she slept. He is pleased that she eats with great relish...