Across
- 6. → Robert’s brother
- 7. → Concept Edna pursues above all
- 9. → Edna’s artistic outlet
- 11. → Role society expects Edna to prioritize
- 16. → Robert’s cultural background
- 17. → Art form central to Mlle. Reisz’s influence
- 18. → Island where the Pontelliers vacation
- 20. → Strong emotion Edna feels for Robert
- 23. → Scene representing Edna’s reflective moments
- 26. → Adele’s last name
- 29. → Form of communication between Edna and Robert
- 30. → Robert’s younger brother
- 31. → Pianist who influences Edna
- 33. → Edna’s final act
- 34. → What Mr. Pontellier fears losing most
Down
- 1. → Written form of secret communication
- 2. → Instrument Mlle. Reisz plays
- 3. → Edna’s last name
- 4. → Social gathering highlighting societal norms
- 5. → Young man who captures Edna’s heart
- 8. → Mr. Pontellier’s primary concern
- 10. → City where the Pontelliers live during the social season
- 11. → Suburb where Edna hosts her “pigeon house” guests
- 12. → Setting symbolizing freedom and danger
- 13. → What Edna seeks on vacation
- 14. → Edna’s private residence symbolizing freedom
- 15. → Support network for Edna at Grand Isle
- 19. → Identity Edna struggles with
- 21. → Friend who embodies the “mother-woman” ideal
- 22. → Edna seeks independence in this aspect
- 24. → Act representing Edna’s liberation
- 25. → Seductive man who flirts with Edna
- 27. → Seductive man Edna has an affair with
- 28. → Professional advising patience with Edna
- 32. → Place where Edna swims and reflects