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    her short stories and novels, she is considered to be the forerunner to Feminist writing of the 20th century. She was married by the age of 20 and had 6 children by the age of 29. Her husband died when she was 32 so she turned to writing to provide for her family. Her mother died the next year. Considered ahead of her time for writing down the inner thoughts of women. Her writings were highly controversial during her time period. St. Louis LO. Best known work 1984 The Story of an Hour. Kate Chopin

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    Short Story Analysis ‘The Story of An Hour’ is a short story by Kate Chopin written in 1894. The story follows the character of Mrs. Mallard, or Louise, through her journey of discovering the news of her husband’s death in a railroad disaster from his friend Richards, in the presence of her sister, Josephine, and realizing her own freedom as a result. With the element of feminism abundant in the story, the author manages to carve a powerful narrative, with equally powerful symbolism, revolving around

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    years ago was extremely different from what it is today. Kate Chopin brings this issue to light in her short story, "The Story of an Hour". Chopin uses the setting and the character of Mrs. Mallard to convey the theme of women's freedom in the 1800s. This is shown through the imagery outside Mrs. Mallard's room, her new sense of independence, and her sudden demise at the end of the story. Chopin uses imagery to symbolize Mrs. Mallard's new independence after her husband's death. "She could see in

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    The essential thing pursuers will see while perusing "Story of a Hour" is the measure of irony Kate Chopin used all through the story. This gave mixed reactions to her work. At to start with, her use of irony wasn't totally comprehendible and gave the suspicion that it made the story less grave than suspected it should be, considering the occasions that occurred. The principal feeling of irony that emerged is standing out Louise reacts when she is educated that her significant other, Brently Mallard

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    The stories we analyzed during this module have shown us that the narrator always seems to be the victim, especially for those protagonists who are married or in a relationship. The authors were also women, who grew up in a time different than ours, and they only have one option of living, which was as a housewife. The first story that present us with this issue is “The Story of an Hour”, the author tried to publish the story in an era were feminism was frown upon. In the story the protagonist is

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    Kate Chopin’s work “The Story of An Hour”, is a short story focusing on the death of Mrs. Mallard’s husband, who supposedly died in a tragic train wreck. Upon hearing the news of her husband’s death, she strangely didn’t respond the way many loving wives would. Mrs. Mallard’s response showed the realization of how this death would affect her future life. Although Mrs. Mallard realizes that she will grieve her adoring spouse 's passing, however she likewise predicts numerous years of opportunity,

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    In “ A Story of an Hour’” Kate Chopin shows that women can be oppressed by the institution of marriage. In a man’s world a women's only way of freedom is through the man in their life. not for all woman, but some the idea of marriage is not ideal. Due to the death of Mr. Mallard you find that Mrs. Mallard experiences a sense of optimism instead of mourning her husband's death. Then she is overcome not by sadness but a certain joy. Just to have it all taken from her in the split of a second. After

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    Kate Chopin expresses feeling throughout “The Story of an Hour” as symbolism takes an effect toward the story. The death of Mrs. Mallard’s husband leads to her despair, but one look out of her open window changes her sadness into joy.The window shows her all the beautiful things that are within the world, and that is when she realizes that she not bound to her husband any longer. This open window of hers creates symbolism as it indicates her new found freedom from her husband. Symbolism takes effect

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    The Story if an Hour by Kate Chopin was a very interesting story and represents the type of stories I like to read. It starts off with detail descriptions, so I can imagine every event in my head. It shows crazy emotions within the story, from sad to happy, to shockingly sad, and an ultimately shocking ending. Also, I liked the fact that I can relate to one or two of the characters for instance, Mrs. Mallard’s sister Josephine. Mrs. Mallard’s sister, Josephine reminds me of my twin sister. When

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    Ann Espino Deborah Hoffmann English 100-007 September 25, 2017 Finding of Freedom through Pain Kate Chopin's short story "The Story of an Hour" presents a young married woman named Mrs. Louise Mallard, who has a "heart trouble"(26). Suddenly, Mrs. Mallard receives a news that her husband, Brently Mallard has died in a train accident. She weeps and ascends to her room. Within a short period of time, she is able to fully come to terms with her husband's sudden death. Instead of mourning over his

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