Both Uses of
futile
in
The Awakening, by Kate Chopin
- Robert had pursued a system of lessons almost daily; and he was nearly at the point of discouragement in realizing the futility of his efforts.
Chpt 10 *futility = pointlessness (uselessness)
- She was visited by no more outbursts, moving her to such futile expedients.†
Chpt 19
Definition:
effort that is pointless because it is unproductive or unsuccessful