In the novel, the author depicted the extramarital affairs of the protagonist, Edna with Robert Lebrun who was indispensible for her awakening in Grand Isle and depicted how Edna was gradually aware that she was free and not belonged to any people and then what actions she took to try to escape from the social reality and conventions to be herself but not be Mrs。 Pontellier boldly and acclaimed women’s pursuit of self-liberation, independence and self-worth。 In the view of theorists of feminist literature, The Awakening is an outstanding works with strong feminism and critical consciousness。 The Awakening takes its rightful place in the history of American literature, especially when it comes to its great effects on the feminism literature。