Foreshadow Analysis Of “ Desiree’s Baby”
In the fictional story “ Desiree’s Baby”, written by Kate Chopin, set in Cajun Louisiana this story captures the culture and issues of the 1800’s in her home region. Explores issues like racism and the misconceptions of intermarriages. Portrayal of Desiree, a mother and wife who’s view of her self worth is linked to her husband, Chopin incorporates the struggle woman face for a place she can belong. The plantation L’Abri foreshadows the theme of not belonging to develop a memorable plot.
Early in the story, the reader learns of the death of plantain farmer Aubigny's wife and his new marriage with Desiree who is of unknown origin and their baby. Aubigny’s mother, Madame Valmonde in the beginning of the story describes and reflects off the history of the plantation. Here, “ It was a sad looking place, which for many years had not known the gentle presence of a mistress”. In a way, the history of the sad looking home subtly hints at the fact that the plantation will …show more content…
This moment becomes even more evident when Aubigny becomes aware of Desiree’s origin through the baby saying, “As white as La Blanche’s, “ he returned cruelly; and went away leaving her alone with their child. This makes clear Desiree only belonges because she was mistakenly thought to be white, a main reason they married. It is revealed that Desiree after knowing she is no longer seen as Aubigny’s wife nor equal she drowns herself and the baby. Here, “ She disappeared among the reeds and willows that grew thick along the banks of the deep. After knowing Desiree’s actions and Aubigny’s discovery that he is in fact also black, the reader better understands that race and intermarriage should not be made seen as a flaw, but as a chance to connect even
In the fictional story “ Desiree’s Baby”, written by Kate Chopin, set in Cajun Louisiana this story captures the culture and issues of the 1800’s in her home region. Explores issues like racism and the misconceptions of intermarriages. Portrayal of Desiree, a mother and wife who’s view of her self worth is linked to her husband, Chopin incorporates the struggle woman face for a place she can belong. The plantation L’Abri foreshadows the theme of not belonging to develop a memorable plot.
Early in the story, the reader learns of the death of plantain farmer Aubigny's wife and his new marriage with Desiree who is of unknown origin and their baby. Aubigny’s mother, Madame Valmonde in the beginning of the story describes and reflects off the history of the plantation. Here, “ It was a sad looking place, which for many years had not known the gentle presence of a mistress”. In a way, the history of the sad looking home subtly hints at the fact that the plantation will …show more content…
This moment becomes even more evident when Aubigny becomes aware of Desiree’s origin through the baby saying, “As white as La Blanche’s, “ he returned cruelly; and went away leaving her alone with their child. This makes clear Desiree only belonges because she was mistakenly thought to be white, a main reason they married. It is revealed that Desiree after knowing she is no longer seen as Aubigny’s wife nor equal she drowns herself and the baby. Here, “ She disappeared among the reeds and willows that grew thick along the banks of the deep. After knowing Desiree’s actions and Aubigny’s discovery that he is in fact also black, the reader better understands that race and intermarriage should not be made seen as a flaw, but as a chance to connect even