Explanation:
In “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin, Edna has a brief romantic relationship with Alcée Arobin, but it is not clear if she is in love with him. Edna is exploring her own desires and sexuality at this point in the novel, and her relationship with Arobin serves as a way for her to explore these feelings. It is possible that she has some affection for him, but it is not portrayed as a deep or meaningful connection.