Within the course of the novel, Chopin uses formal language, conveying the fact that the characters about whom she is writing, are the wealthy upper-class, the type of people who would use very formal language. Even in Edna's mind, her thoughts are formal; "this may seem like a ponderous weight of wisdom to descend upon the soul of a young woman of twenty-eight." (page 57) Chopin's description of Edna's awakening foreshadows Edna's downfall, conveying a tone of sympathy towards her. The author also exhibits a resentful tone. Through Edna, Chopin's feelings for society are apparent when society forces her into a role where she is "a dupe to illusions." (page 171) Although Chopin is sympathetic of Edna, she is also reprimanding, showing Edna to be irresponsible and child like. How could a mother feel "a sort of relief." (page 63) because her children are gone? Chopin's diction reveals many of her...