Edna Pontellier is the protagonist of which novel?

• A. The Awakening
• B. Their Eyes Were Watching God
• C. The Great Gatsby
• D. Little Women

Answer: (A)

The main idea is recognizing the character whose life the story follows most closely. In The Awakening, Edna Pontellier is the focal figure; the narration centers on her inner life, her growing sense of self, and her attempts to redefine her role within the constraints of her late 19th-century Creole society on the Louisiana coast. The novel traces her awakening to personal desires, her drive for independence, and the social and emotional consequences she faces as she resists conventional expectations. Because the plot and perspective hinge on Edna’s experiences and choices, this is the novel that features Edna Pontellier as the protagonist.

The other works involve different central figures, such as a woman’s search for voice across marriages, a male perspective on wealth and the American Dream, and a family-centered story about sisters. Those narratives focus on their own protagonists, not Edna, which is why The Awakening is the correct match.