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| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Edna Pontellier | Edna Pontellier is an upper-class woman who awakens to her true self over the course of the novel. Read More |
| Robert Lebrun | Somewhat melodramatic and inclined to take himself too seriously, Robert Lebrun nevertheless captures Edna Pontellier's heart and falls for her in return. Read More |
| Madame Ratignolle | Madame Adèle Ratignolle, Edna's friend, is a model of Victorian womanhood: a self-sacrificing mother and wife who puts her husband and family above all other priorities. Read More |
| Mademoiselle Reisz | A solitary pianist who has eschewed romance for the sake of her art, Mademoiselle Reisz becomes Edna Pontellier's confidante, advisor, and friend. Read More |
| Léonce Pontellier | Léonce Pontellier, Edna Pontellier's husband, is wealthy and successful but lacks any real understanding of Edna. Read More |
| Alcée Arobin | Seductive Alcée Arobin has a sexual affair with Edna Pontellier while Edna's husband, Léonce, is out of town. Read More |
| Madame Antoine | Madame Antoine lives on the island known as the Cheniere, where a group from Grand Isle go to Sunday mass; she allows Edna to nap in her home after Edna feels ill in church. |
| The Colonel | The Colonel is Edna Pontellier's father. He is used to getting his own way and disgruntled by her refusal to come to her sister's wedding. |
| The Farival twins | The Farival twins, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, use their music to entertain, unlike Mademoiselle Reisz, who cares little for being entertaining. |
| Mr. Gouvernail | Mr. Gouvernail is a guest at Edna's birthday dinner party. |
| Mrs. Highcamp | Mrs. Highcamp is a woman in her 40s who is often in the company of Alcée Arobin. |
| Lady in Black | The Lady in Black is a guest on Grand Isle and a silent reminder of what society expects of a widow. |
| Victor Lebrun | Victor Lebrun is Robert's younger, irresponsible brother. |
| Madame Lebrun | Madame Lebrun is Robert's mother and owner of the vacation cottages on Grand Isle. |
| The lovers | The lovers are guests on Grand Isle and exemplify society's expectations of young love. |
| Doctor Mandelet | Doctor Mandelet advises Léonce Pontellier to allow Edna to do as she wishes, even though he comes to suspect she is having an affair. |
| Mariequita | Mariequita is a flirtatious young woman living on Grand Isle. |
| Miss Mayblunt | Miss Mayblunt is a guest at Edna's birthday dinner party. |
| The Merrimans | The Merrimans are guests at Edna's birthday dinner party. |
| Etienne Pontellier | Etienne Pontellier is Edna's four-year-old son. |
| Raoul Pontellier | Raoul Pontellier is Edna's five-year-old son. |
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