Your novel was considered immoral not only for its depiction of female sexual desire, but also for portraying a woman who went against typical social and gender norms . At the beginning of the book, Edna Pontellier is an obedient wife and mother vacationing in Grand Isle with her family. However, things begin to change when Edna becomes close to a man named Robert Lebrun. Before pursuing their mutual romantic interest, Robert leaves for Mexico. Edna feels lonely without his company, but shortly after returning to New Orleans she meets the male equivalent of a lover, Alcee Arobin. Although she does not love him, he awakens various sexual passions within herself