This document provides an overview and analysis of how the moral/intellectual approach can be applied to Kate Chopin's novel "The Awakening". It discusses the major themes of self-expression, feminism, and suicide in the novel. For self-expression, it explains how Edna discovers ways to express herself individually rather than being controlled by others. For feminism, it describes how the novel challenged gender roles and expectations of women in the time period. It also summarizes how Edna ultimately commits suicide when she cannot reconcile her personality with societal demands.