Chopin and Gilman stories about the attitudes of marriage and the role of woman are extremely realistic according to the social organization of their era. At that time, the marriage was a rigid institution and very organized. Each member had a clearly defined role. Thus, the husband was the head of the family and enjoyed great authority over his wife. The atmosphere and the climate in the home were totally dependent on his mood and his goodwill. The wife was responsible for the good operation and harmony of the family. Therefore, she had to obey without the slightest objection to the orders and wanted of her husband. In our modern society, this vision of marriage is no longer possible. The economic and financial realities added to the emancipation
