Marriage Quote by Kate Chopin
““It sometimes entered Mr. Pontellier's mind to wonder if his wife were not growing a little unbalanced mentally. He could see plainly that she was not herself. That is, he could not see that she was becoming herself and daily casting aside that fictitious self which we assume like a garment with which to appear before the world.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Awakening by Kate Chopin, 1899
The husband notices his wife's mental shift, mistaking her emerging true self for instability.
In simple terms: She is becoming herself, not losing it.
Key Takeaway
Support authentic self‑discovery.
Themes
identity
self‑discovery
gender roles
Mood
introspective
empathetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- personal therapy
- creative writing
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
psychology
feminist literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “becoming herself” mean for you?
- How can we better recognize authentic change?
A Different Perspective
The husband’s view reflects patriarchal misunderstanding.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
