Most of Kate Chopin's stories center around a Woman unsatisfied with her position in life, while living in a man dominated society. The three main characters are typical men of that era. Chopin shows the diversity in each of those three characters. Roberts awakening, and the struggle to do what is the right thing. Alcee and how he is carefree and not concerned with society's expectations of him, and so has a reputation. Mr. Pontiller, a business man first and foremost, with little left for wife and family.

Robert did the right and noble thing by leaving to go to Mexico so as to not have to see the object of his forbidden love.

Alcee see's Edna as another one of his conquest, and does not give up, pursuing her at all cost. Alcee has not concern of what society thinks of him so he is able to do as he pleases.

Mr. Pontieller, while he believes himself to be a kind husband, is a typical businessman of the era. He wants his wife to obey him. He wants the perfect Creole wife, one who can help him excel in the business world he loves so much.

In exploring these three men in Kate Chopin's The Awaken

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