Mrs. Mallard, a wife in “The story of an hour” by Kate Chopin, who is expected to fit the role of a housewife, leaves her feeling suppressed, devalued and discredited. There has been social inequality within society dating back to 1472 when the Portuguese negotiated the first slave trade agreement and continuous social inequality within society in the present day. Different laws have been passed throughout history, diminishing the rights of individuals in society, this is exemplified throughout the story when Mrs. Mallard finds a sense of freedom, through the sudden loss of her husband. There is social inequality between both male and female individuals, some would say men and women have equally endured their fair share of social inequality
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Mallard is suppressed by the disconnect between expectation and desire. Throughout “The story of an hour” Mrs. Mallard feels relieved at the news of her husband’s death, meanwhile, her sister expected her to be hysterical, this sheds light on the expectation of women at this time, she should be upset because she lost her husband. Although she finally feels free, the expectation is what puts a strain on women throughout time. Not long after Mrs. Mallard finds out the news of her husbands passing, Mr. Mallard comes into the home fine and well, this causes Mrs. Mallard to fall to her death from heart failure. This truly puts into perspective as to how large scale the issue is, Mrs. Mallard not only dies from the shock that her husband had not died, but that the revelation she had, the path to happiness for her was gone. The expectation of Mrs. Mallard compared to the desire, is leaving her suppressed and devalued. Mrs. Mallard wants to be independent and live her own way, not will-bent to household duties. Mrs. Mallard's suppression is not rare amongst individuals, men are expected to be physically strong, money makers, and providers. Women are supposed to be polite, happy, calm, and emotional. There’s no secret that both roles have a lot to put forth if there was not such a disconnect between the genders, men, and women like Mrs. Mallard would not be suppressed, devalued and discredited. This disconnect between expectation and desire ensures social inequalities within
Mallard is suppressed by the disconnect between expectation and desire. Throughout “The story of an hour” Mrs. Mallard feels relieved at the news of her husband’s death, meanwhile, her sister expected her to be hysterical, this sheds light on the expectation of women at this time, she should be upset because she lost her husband. Although she finally feels free, the expectation is what puts a strain on women throughout time. Not long after Mrs. Mallard finds out the news of her husbands passing, Mr. Mallard comes into the home fine and well, this causes Mrs. Mallard to fall to her death from heart failure. This truly puts into perspective as to how large scale the issue is, Mrs. Mallard not only dies from the shock that her husband had not died, but that the revelation she had, the path to happiness for her was gone. The expectation of Mrs. Mallard compared to the desire, is leaving her suppressed and devalued. Mrs. Mallard wants to be independent and live her own way, not will-bent to household duties. Mrs. Mallard's suppression is not rare amongst individuals, men are expected to be physically strong, money makers, and providers. Women are supposed to be polite, happy, calm, and emotional. There’s no secret that both roles have a lot to put forth if there was not such a disconnect between the genders, men, and women like Mrs. Mallard would not be suppressed, devalued and discredited. This disconnect between expectation and desire ensures social inequalities within