Kate Chopin often presents strong and decisive female characters in her novels. This is always something to note in literature, however, it is even more significant considering the time period during which Chopin wrote. According to Emily Toth, this tendency to portray self-reliant women came from Chopin's early experiences with the independent women of her family.
Based on <em>A New Biographical Approach </em>written by Emily Toth, Chopin's personal experiences influences the women characters in her writing greatly. Chopin's indulgent behavior during her honeymoon is vividly shown in her writings inspiring her female characters eagerness to enjoy the joy of sex.<em />
