In the short story, “Désirée’s Baby”, Désirée experienced her life as the property of her husband. This type of relationship was typical in that time period. In Korb’s analysis, she emphasizes Désirée’s position in her marriage. She states “her lack of identity is underscored by his treatment of her as a possession instead of a beloved human partner”. (Korb 79) Armand believed he was giving Desiree the gift of identity. “ He was reminded that she was nameless. What did it matter about a name when he could give her one of the oldest and proudest in Louisiana?” ( Chopin 190) The character Desiree portrays the overall effect of marital
In the short story, “Désirée’s Baby”, Désirée experienced her life as the property of her husband. This type of relationship was typical in that time period. In Korb’s analysis, she emphasizes Désirée’s position in her marriage. She states “her lack of identity is underscored by his treatment of her as a possession instead of a beloved human partner”. (Korb 79) Armand believed he was giving Desiree the gift of identity. “ He was reminded that she was nameless. What did it matter about a name when he could give her one of the oldest and proudest in Louisiana?” ( Chopin 190) The character Desiree portrays the overall effect of marital