Till Death Do Us Part
The short story “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin presents an unhealthy society in the nineteenth century. Mrs. Louise Mallard, the main character, goes through a desperate time with the death of her spouse, Brently Mallard, but soon realizes she secures an ounce of freedom with him gone. Later, when Mrs. Mallard learns her husband is still alive, her body fills with discouragement, resulting in her death. Chopin shows us how Mrs. Mallard feels by using imagery, characterization, and setting.
Chopin’s use of imagery helped the reader to understand how Mrs. Mallard feels about her husband’s death. Chopin states,”There stood, facing the open window, a comfortable, roomy armchair. Into this she sank, pressed down by a
The short story “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin presents an unhealthy society in the nineteenth century. Mrs. Louise Mallard, the main character, goes through a desperate time with the death of her spouse, Brently Mallard, but soon realizes she secures an ounce of freedom with him gone. Later, when Mrs. Mallard learns her husband is still alive, her body fills with discouragement, resulting in her death. Chopin shows us how Mrs. Mallard feels by using imagery, characterization, and setting.
Chopin’s use of imagery helped the reader to understand how Mrs. Mallard feels about her husband’s death. Chopin states,”There stood, facing the open window, a comfortable, roomy armchair. Into this she sank, pressed down by a