Mademoiselle Reisz likes Edna, as she feels that Edna is the only one to truly appreciate her musical talent. There is something about Edna, her honest emotionality perhaps, that sets her apart from everyone else in this Creole community. Further, Mlle. Reisz seems to understand the love shared by Robert and Edna, and she allows Edna to read his letters. However, once Edna decides that she wants to be an artist, Mlle. Reisz doesn't seem to believe that she has the strength to go against society. A female artist such as Mlle. Reisz really can have no other occupation, such as motherhood. Edna would simply not be considered socially acceptable if she abandons the care of her children to pursue her art. Mlle. Reisz tries to speak with her about how she will need "strong wings" if she's really going to attempt it.
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