“She had all her life long been accustomed to harbor thoughts and emotions which never voiced themselves. They had never taken the form of struggles. They belonged to her and were her own, and she entertained the conviction that she had a right to them and that they concerned no one but herself. Edna had once told Madame Ratignolle that she would never sacrifice herself for her children, or for anyone.” Page 51
This quote explains the meaning of Edna’s life. She is coming out of herself, claiming herself as her own person. Before she would just keep her emotions to herself and not voice her opinion, she believed that they weren’t anyone else’s concern and that they didn’t matter to anyone else. The second part of the quote means that she couldn’t ever give herself for someone else, her own life is more important to her. Her being is meaningful as well; she doesn’t want people to treat her like they own her anymore. This quote relates to the basic idea that Edna is becoming awakened to herself, and she is finally finding her emotions and thoughts actually mean something.
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