The Research on the Enhancement of Feminism in America in the Late 19th Century Through The Awakening

The late 19 th century was a significant turning point of feminism in America. Many changes or even upheavals happened on American female positions, female social expectations and gender discrimination. The enhancement of feminism in this period was echoed in many literary works,among which The Awakening written by Kate Chopin was one of the most typical. Under the precise analysis of the writing background of The Awakening and a comparative study of the three protagonists-Edna,Reisz and Adele, the paper reveals the fact that feminism developed fast and got enhanced in the late 19 th century and this kind of advancement has also had a big influence on American female social positions from then on.