In chapter 5 of,” The Awakening,” written by Kate Chopin, Madam Ratignolle continued sewing the children’s garments while chatting in a serio-comic tone with Mrs. Pontellier and Robert about Robert’s former infatuation with Madam Ratignolle. Edna began sketching Madam Ratignolle, as she usually did as a pleasurable hobby. The sketch ended up faintly resembling her and left Edna dissatisfied. Madam Ratignolle began to feel faint and Edna and Robert tried consoling her by fanning her and dousing her in cologne. The spell was soon over and Madam Ratignolle left while Mr. and Mrs. Pontellier went for a swim.