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Kate Chopin’s The Awakening Introductory Notes Author Background Kate Chopin (1851-1904) Born in St. Louis, Missouri Father a successful Irish merchant Married the son of a wealthy Louisiana cotton grower and moved to New Orleans Six children; widowed at age 32 Started writing Description A free spirit and rebel Writing Style Setting “A vivid window into Louisiana life near the turn of the century.” Creole Society Idealized, structured society that is highly tolerant and intimate Bourgeois Grand Isle, New Orleans, and Natchitoches “A lush Creole world of bayous and backwaters.” Setting: Gra