Once she stopped, and taking off her wedding ring, flung it on the carpet. When she saw it lying there, she stamped her heel upon it, striving to crush it. But her small boot heel did not make an indenture, not a mark upon the little glittering circlet.
In a sweeping passion she seized a glass vase from the table and flung it upon the tiles of the hearth. She wanted to destroy something. The clash and clatter were what she wanted to hear.
A maid, alarmed at the din of breaking glass, entered the room to discover what was the matter.
“A vase fell upon the hearth,” said Edna. “Never mind; leave it till morning.”
“Oh! you might get some of the glass in your feet, ma’am,” insisted the young woman, picking up bits of the broken vase that were scattered upon the carpet. “And here’s your ring, ma’am, under the chair,”
Edna held out her hand, and taking the ring, slipped it upon her finger.
Which prediction is most likely based on the themes that have emerged so far in The Awakening?
Edna’s internal conflict between her domestic roles and her inner desires will reach a crisis point.
Edna will regain her composure and laugh about allowing herself to become so angry over a disagreement.
Edna’s internal conflict between her domestic roles and her inner desires will no longer be an issue.
Edna will finally accept the duties she is expected to undertake as the wife of her husband.