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…In Kate Chopin's The Awakening, Edna Pontellier is reborn and dies in the sea. As Edna swims by herself for the very first time, she feels a wave of independence. This prompts an "awakening" in which Edna goes through many drastic changes, defying…

…there was a hand nearby that might reach out and reassure her."(p.27) Edna is frightened by the ocean and very overwhelmed by its massive strength. Then she learns to swim and becomes fascinated by what was once an intimidator. "How easy it is!" It is nothing."(p.27…

…snout and a slender streamline body which helps them to swim at high speeds. Some species can swim up to speeds of 35 mph. Dolphins have a rubbery feeling skin that is hairless; this helps them swim through the water with little resistance. Their skin is very…

…there was a hand nearby that might reach out and reassure her."(p.27) Edna is frightened by the ocean and very overwhelmed by its massive strength. Then she learns to swim and becomes fascinated by what was once an intimidator. "How easy it is!" It is nothing."(p…

…is giving a cry for help, but is not getting a response because no one realizes what she needs. Another example would be when Edna learns how to swim. Edna is fully clothed the first time she learns how to swim. The amount of clothing represents the burdens…

…Dance Essay Samantha Kenny I am going to compare and contrast 2 professional dance works: ‘Never Again’ and ‘Waterless Method Of Swimming Instruction.’ ‘Never Again’ was choreographed by Lloyd Newson and performed by the DV8 Physical Theatre…

…more naturally, it seems more believable and passionate towards us. Juliet then makes her way down from the balcony, towards the swimming pool, as Romeo enters the courtyard area, we see that he is maybe a little nervous on meeting Juliet again, we see him…

…the next. When I am in water these strong feelings seem to go away. It is like a cure. Some people go for a run, some may choose to be alone, but I choose water. From the age of six years my mum and dad enrolled me in a swimming club. I was apart…

…to the very little girl walking through the grass, which was higher than her waist. She threw out her arms as if swimming when she walked, beating the tall grass as one strikes out in the water." (p.17) Chopin's reference to swimming occurs many times in the novel…

…and experimenting with workout schedules in an attempt to unravel the secrets of defeating time. My first swimming race was when I was ten years old and an avid hockey player. My parents, fearing that I would get injured, redirected my athletic direction toward swimming…