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Late 19th Century Creole Socie
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During the 1890’s, New Orleans was an interesting place to be. Characterized by strict social codes, both spoken and unspoken, a prosperous lifestyle was the reward for following these strict laws of the society. This conformity made for a strenuous situation for Edna Ponte ....
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....d a large role in Edna’s disapproval. The Creole husband is “never jealous” (Chopin 21). However, their wives “were possessions, cared for and displayed, who often brought a dowry or inherited wealth to a marriage” (Wyatt 1). Edna didn’t fit into the role of the common Creole woman because they were expected to, “subordinate their needs to their husbands wishes, in short, they were expected to be Adele” (Wyatt 1).
Women in the 1890’s were to follow certain codes and fit into prescribed roles..... |
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