The Awakening Chapter 24 Summary

Before Edna’s father leaves, he and Edna argue about Edna’s decision not to attend her sister’s wedding.
Her father tells Mr. Pontellier that he is much too lenient with Edna. He suggests that Mr. Pontellier be more authoritative.
We learn that Edna’s father had basically coerced his wife into her grave.
Mr. Pontellier goes off on a lengthy trip to New York.
Edna feels sad for about two seconds. Peace settles over her.
Her kids are off visiting their grandmother. Edna has the house to herself.
That night, Edna eats dinner alone.
Later, she reads some Emerson, then takes a nice bath and goes to bed.
A sense of restfulness invades her soul as she snuggles into the bed and goes to sleep.