Women in the Middle East have very little choice in their life for it is dictated by others. However, this has been an ongoing issue for centuries. In the late 1800s, women were confined to the typical household duties of the era. Kate Chopin, a successful writer, felt this limitation on a daily basis. She did not allow herself to settle as a stereotypical housewife, so she voiced her feministic beliefs. Thus, leading her to develop a narrative that illustrated the limitations placed on women. The “Story of An Hour” demonstrates that freedom is an illusion due to the emphasis of specific objects, major occurrences in the story, and the reality of the era. Kate Chopin’s short story highlights her views through the objects found within her story.
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During the time in which this story was written, women had few rights. For instance, Michelle Scoggins explains that, “upon marriage they usually became a housewife, mother, and lived with their new husband” (Scoggins 1). Mrs. Scoggins reveals that although the feminist movement was growing, they still did not possess all the rights of men. When married, the women became the mans, and not much could be done to change this travesty. Although times in America has changed, numerous countries within the middle east still have barriers yet to overcome. Women in countries with harsh rules realize that “equality proves only to be an illusion for most” (Barber and Xie 1). They are not allowed the same rights as men. In nations that follow sharia law, women have virtually no privileges, and are limited in all aspects of their life. Like the “Story of an Hour,” freedom is only an illusion for the people of that land. Another instance that encompasses society now is the controversial views that men have more say and freedoms. Feminists Barber and Xie, feel that “women have no opportunity of defending themselves, while men have no other socially acceptable alternatives” (2). When it comes to rights, men are accepted to hold a standard of the stereotype that society accepts. They are not allowed to allow women any rights or they will be viewed as deviant. Additionally, Women have no way …show more content…
The story incorporated how freedom is an illusion due to the emphasis of specific objects, major occurrences in the story, and the reality of the era. Women in the late 1800’s had the stereotypical jobs that society placed on them. Kate emphasized her opinions on this topic and expanded on how women should be able to have freedom to live their lives just as men
During the time in which this story was written, women had few rights. For instance, Michelle Scoggins explains that, “upon marriage they usually became a housewife, mother, and lived with their new husband” (Scoggins 1). Mrs. Scoggins reveals that although the feminist movement was growing, they still did not possess all the rights of men. When married, the women became the mans, and not much could be done to change this travesty. Although times in America has changed, numerous countries within the middle east still have barriers yet to overcome. Women in countries with harsh rules realize that “equality proves only to be an illusion for most” (Barber and Xie 1). They are not allowed the same rights as men. In nations that follow sharia law, women have virtually no privileges, and are limited in all aspects of their life. Like the “Story of an Hour,” freedom is only an illusion for the people of that land. Another instance that encompasses society now is the controversial views that men have more say and freedoms. Feminists Barber and Xie, feel that “women have no opportunity of defending themselves, while men have no other socially acceptable alternatives” (2). When it comes to rights, men are accepted to hold a standard of the stereotype that society accepts. They are not allowed to allow women any rights or they will be viewed as deviant. Additionally, Women have no way …show more content…
The story incorporated how freedom is an illusion due to the emphasis of specific objects, major occurrences in the story, and the reality of the era. Women in the late 1800’s had the stereotypical jobs that society placed on them. Kate emphasized her opinions on this topic and expanded on how women should be able to have freedom to live their lives just as men