The Story of an Hour Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis of A Woman's Brief Freedom in "The Story of an Hour".

The Story of an Hour Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis of A Woman's Brief Freedom in "The Story of an Hour".
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A Woman's Brief Freedom in "The Story of an Hour"

Summary: In Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour," Mrs. Mallard lives an unhappy, restricted life imposed by her husband. When she thinks he dies, she experiences a short-lived joy until her own ironic death.
"The Story of an Hour", was written and narrated by Kate Chopin. Chopin utilized an omniscient point of view, while exhibiting various types of irony throughout the story. The story takes place in the 19th century, an era when it was acceptable for men to regulate their wives. The setting is in a house where a discontented housewife is restricted. Women were obligated to take care of their domicile and care for the children--this was their primary purpose as a wife. The story focuses on the reaction and emotions of Mrs. Mallard, the protagonist in the story who learns of the death of her spouse.

The narrative begins with Josephine temperately (she does not want the news to trigger Mrs. Mallard's heart condition) informing her sister of the tragic death of Brently Mallard. Knowing, that Mrs. Mallard would need comforting, Richards--who was a close friend of Mr. Mallard...

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