Compare And Contrast Adle And Mademoiselle Reisz
Adele and Mademoiselle Reisz are provided as main foils for Edna in this story. Mademoiselle Reisz cherished here solitude and was respected as an artist throughout the Grand Isle. Edna was drawn to her independence and expert piano play. Being independent was something Edna longed for, but was bound by the edict of the time. Social expectations required Edna to take care of her husband, children, and the household. She was also drawn to Mademoiselle’s self-sufficient lifestyle, ruled by her passions and her art and not the social norms of the period.
Adele cultural customs permitted her to talk freely on such topics as sexuality, undergarments and gossip. Although Adele is completely conformed and content with the social expectations of the