How does Apollo initially react to the news that Phaethon was on his way to see him? He doesn't want to see Phaethon, and hopes he doesn't make it. He isn't sure if he cares, but he wants him brought to him safely. He is overjoyed to see his long-lost son. He is angry that Phaethon shows up uninvited.

Read the excerpt from chapter 34 of the awakening. "fine fellow, that lebrun," said arobin when robert had gone. "i never heard you speak of him." "i knew him last summer at grand isle," she replied. what becomes apparent during this conversation? robert and arobin are both aware they are rivals for edna’s affections. arobin is unaware of robert’s role in edna’s life, but robert is aware of arobin’s role. robert is completely unaware of arobin’s romantic intentions and love for edna. robert has much more confidence in himself than arobin does.