# The Awakening — Character guide

> Key figures in The Awakening by Kate Chopin.

- [Edna Pontellier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/edna_pontellier.md): The protagonist, a married woman awakening to her own desires and independence.
- [Robert Lebrun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/robert_lebrun.md): A charming young man who becomes the object of Edna's romantic awakening.
- [Léonce Pontellier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/leonce_pontellier.md): Edna's wealthy, conventional husband who values social appearances.
- [Alcée Arobin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/alcee_arobin.md): A seductive, worldly man who pursues Edna after Robert leaves.
- [Mademoiselle Reisz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/mademoiselle_reisz.md): A reclusive pianist who inspires Edna with her passionate music.
- [Adèle Ratignolle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/adele_ratignolle.md): Edna's friend, a devoted mother-wife embodying Creole womanhood.
- [Victor Lebrun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/victor_lebrun.md): Robert's younger brother, a flirtatious and carefree young man.
- [Madame Lebrun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/madame_lebrun.md): Owner of the Grand Isle cottages and mother of Robert and Victor.
- [Doctor Mandelet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/doctor_mandelet.md): The Pontellier family physician who observes Edna's transformation.
- [Mariequita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/mariequita.md): A young Spanish girl who flirts with Victor and Robert at Grand Isle.
- [Monsieur Ratignolle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/monsieur_ratignolle.md): Adèle's kind, devoted husband and a pharmacist.
- [Mrs. James Highcamp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/mrs_james_highcamp.md): A society woman who socializes with Edna in New Orleans.
- [Mr. and Mrs. Merriman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/mr_and_mrs_merriman.md): A married couple who attend social gatherings with Edna.
- [Madame Antoine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/madame_antoine.md): An elderly woman who hosts Edna and Robert on the Chênière Caminada.
- [Miss Mayblunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/miss_mayblunt.md): A young woman who attends Edna's dinner party.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/the_colonel.md): Edna's stern, disapproving father who visits briefly.
- [Beaudelet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/beaudelet.md): A boatman who ferries characters between Grand Isle and the mainland.
- [Old Monsieur Farival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/old_monsieur_farival.md): An elderly man who plays the violin at social events.
- [Old Celestine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/old_celestine.md): The Pontellier family's elderly servant.
- [Tonie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/tonie.md): A fisherman who helps Edna during her swim.
- [Ellen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/ellen.md): Edna's younger sister, mentioned in her memories.
- [Sister Janet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/sister_janet.md): A nun at the convent school Edna attended as a girl.
- [Gouvernail](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/gouvernail.md): A journalist friend of Arobin who attends Edna's dinner.
- [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/margaret.md): Edna's older sister, mentioned in her past.
- [Mrs. Belthrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/mrs_belthrop.md): A society acquaintance of Edna's in New Orleans.
- [Mr. Highcamp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/mr_highcamp.md): Husband of Mrs. Highcamp, a minor social figure.
- [Catiche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/catiche.md): A servant at the Lebrun cottage on Grand Isle.

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