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How does the symbolism of birds change by the end of The Awakening?

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a)

It comes to represent Edna's growing attachment to her children.

b)

It comes to represent Edna's growing love for her husband.

c)

It comes to represent Edna's growing sense of freedom and individuality.

d)

The symbolism of birds remains the same throughout the novel.

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Answer:

it comes to represent edna's growings sense of freedom and individuality

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Answer:

The bird that cannot fly is a symbol of her taking her own life. She could not free herself from whatever was going on around her or within herself.

Step-by-step explanation:

She could not deal with society and the pressures of life.

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