In chapter 4 of,” The Awakening,” written by Kate Chopin, Chopin introduces Madam Ratignolle. She is a ” mother-woman,” (Chopin, Page 16) that puts her husband and children before herself. Mrs. Pontellier’s personality differs from the other Creole wives which concerns Leonce. He believes that Edna is not a mother-woman and is dissatisfied with her devotion towards her children. As Madam Ratignolle was sewing garments for the children, Mrs. Pontellier, in her prude manner, distinguished herself from the other Creoles. The Creoles were very expressive and were not shy when it came to talk of sexual encounters whereas Mrs. Pontellier was the opposite.