There are many points that can be compared in Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” to her “A Visit to Avoyelles” short story. For example, both of the stories take place in the nineteenth century, and revolve around something to do with marriage or human relationships. However, there are also more important points in contrast. In perspective of Kate Chopin’s view of human relationships, assumptions of other human beings, and themes within the stories, each can have their own comparisons, but what contrasts is what stands out the most.
Human relationships can mean many things. They can vary from friends to marriage and even enemies. Anything that has at least two humans together can result in a relationship for good or for worse. For example, Mrs. Mallard did not enjoy the bonds of marriage. Her husband was nice enough, but it being in the 19th century and women having no control or choices in life, she was constricted and loved him not. In contrast, Doudouce is a free …show more content…
Mallard. She was a woman, and could not be independent in marriage and was expected to enjoy serving her husband and family, although she did not. Marriage was oppressive in the early to mid 19th century and was imposed on women to fit into society. Mrs. Mallard did not enjoy this in a typical setting. However in A Visit to Avoyelles, Mentine may be poor and overrun with children and dogs, but it is clear that she loves her children and husband. From an Doudouce’s view, she is happy and his hope falls away to take her away. In the end, a major theme going on is freedom. Both stories have it, which can be compared, but the difference in the freedom is what counts. Mrs. Mallard is denied the freedom when he husband returns alive and dies from the joy that kills. Mentine had the freedom to marry Jules and carry out life with him in happiness with their children, no matter what the gossip
Human relationships can mean many things. They can vary from friends to marriage and even enemies. Anything that has at least two humans together can result in a relationship for good or for worse. For example, Mrs. Mallard did not enjoy the bonds of marriage. Her husband was nice enough, but it being in the 19th century and women having no control or choices in life, she was constricted and loved him not. In contrast, Doudouce is a free …show more content…
Mallard. She was a woman, and could not be independent in marriage and was expected to enjoy serving her husband and family, although she did not. Marriage was oppressive in the early to mid 19th century and was imposed on women to fit into society. Mrs. Mallard did not enjoy this in a typical setting. However in A Visit to Avoyelles, Mentine may be poor and overrun with children and dogs, but it is clear that she loves her children and husband. From an Doudouce’s view, she is happy and his hope falls away to take her away. In the end, a major theme going on is freedom. Both stories have it, which can be compared, but the difference in the freedom is what counts. Mrs. Mallard is denied the freedom when he husband returns alive and dies from the joy that kills. Mentine had the freedom to marry Jules and carry out life with him in happiness with their children, no matter what the gossip