Mrs. Mallard of “The Story of an Hour” was a prime example of rebellion. She was so used to being overshadowed by her husband that she never did anything for herself. Based on evidence from the passage, she did not have any freedom. This affected her in way that can put an impact on any women. “She was beginning to recognize this thing that …show more content…
“When he spoke to her, it was with averted eyes, from which the old love-light seemed to have gone out. He absented himself from home; and when there, avoided her presence and that of her child, without excuse.” [pg.244]. Desiree worshipped his happiness as if that was the only thing that gave her satisfaction besides her child. “This was what made the gentle Desiree so happy, for she loved him desperately. When he frowned she trembled, but loved him. When he smiled, she asked no greater blessing of God. But Armand's dark, handsome face had not often been disfigured by frowns since the day he fell in love with her.” [pg.244]. When her husband began to neglect her by avoiding her and their child, it impacted her greatly “Desiree was miserable enough to die.”