not have much say in what they do in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Edna gets past that, and wants to do things her own way; this is why she teaches herself how to swim. She is overcoming the traditions of women in her era by doing what she wants, which proves her independence. Ever since she learns how to swim, she finds peace and independence at sea. This leads to her eventual suicide, which happens when she drowns herself. Edna says this while she teaches herself how to swim, and she repeats…
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