THE IMPERATIVE OF EXPLORING THE GENRE CHARACTERISTICS OF KATE CHOPIN'S "THE AWAKENING" AND "THE SIN"

Аннотация

This article underscores the necessity of a detailed genre analysis of Kate Chopin's seminal novels, "The Awakening" and "The Sin". By examining the thematic and stylistic elements of these works, the study aims to illuminate their contribution to the literary canon and feminist discourse. The investigation not only reveals the nuanced construction of genre in Chopin's narratives but also enhances the understanding of their socio-cultural impact during the turn ofthe20thcentury. Keywords: Kate Chopin, genre analysis, literary criticism, feminist literature, psychological realism, local color writing, narrative strategy, 19th century american literature, identity and autonomy