Kate Chopin herself once said “She had resolved never again to belong to another than herself.” This quote fully embodies who Kate Chopin was and what she iconically stood for. Chopin was the unheard of female writer of her time. She was a woman a wrote about women - an astounding concept. Although presumably more well-thought of now than during her time, Chopin’s works were recognized among some of the most prestigious publications and organizations (Clark) -- that was until she wrote the highly controversial novel The Awakening. What she was once condemned for, she now receives praise. The Awakening was Chopin’s second novel and was written regarding the life of an infamous woman who lived in New Orleans. This woman lived a scandalous
