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Gilman and Chopin both are trying to illustrate how women are trapped and bound by the unspoken rules of Victorian society. They also show the audience the consequences of conformity for women that desire independence. In Chopin’s “The Awakening,” Edna slowly begins to discover herself in her husband’s absence. She experiences “a radiant peace settled upon her when she at last found herself alone” (595). This is the central message which the author wishes to convey. The constant pressures and…

My nomination for best short is “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin. In her tale of Mrs. Mallard and the description on what is given about how she felt when she thought her husband was dead is absolutely the best description given of any women who may have been abused verbally or physically by their husband. Though it doesn’t specify or even hint around to the fact that she was abused, her actions and thoughts speak clearly to me. Not only is this story a wonderful description of how an…

In the short story by author Kate Chopin, “the Story of an Hour”, the main character shows her true feelings about her marriage after a false report about her husband’s death. Many readers of the audience point that Mrs. Mallard died from the joy of her husband’s arrival but an important aspect that is often overlooked is the ironic juxtaposition set up by the author to truly show her feelings. Mrs. Mallard was not in shock of joy but she was in shock of utter disappointment that ultimately…

Before taking this course, I never truly understood how many ways coming out of the closet and living your life as a lesbian can impact a woman’s life. From our readings of Charity & Sylvia: A Same-Sex Marriage in Early America by Rachel Hope Cleves, “‘No Kisses Like Youres’: An Erotic Friendship between Two African-American Women during the Mid-Nineteenth Century” by Karen V. Hansen, and Odd Girl Out by Ann Bannon, I learned that having a relationship with another women can cost a woman her…

Narrative Have you herd of someone called Bethany Hamilton? Bethany overcame losing her arm to a shark and faced her fears to get back on the surfboard. No matter what happened that didn't stop her from doing what she loves. She is one of the best and also one of the most talented women’s surfer. She is very competitive and determined to be the best. Not many people can do what she has done recover from that. Her story can help other through what she went through and give them confidence. This…

In Kate Chopin's short story ¨Desiree's Baby¨, Irony is the main point of the story. Situational Irony is shown throughout the story. This starts with the unknown past of Desiree and concluding with the realization of what Armand had done to his wife. In the story it is stated between context of how the racial superiority is for the family's name. Armand once said how much he adored and loved his wife, but later led her to kill herself along with their baby. ¨That is, the girls obscure origin.…

The Awakening by Kate Chopin Title The Awakening is related to Edna’s internal awakening that she has over the period of the book The Awakening was originally titled The Solitary Soul Setting New Orleans and The Grand Isle Genre Spiritual / artistic realization, romantic style Historical Information Kate Chopin 1850-1904 Father was Irish, Mother was French-American Bilingual- spoke both French and English Grew up in St.Louis Missouri Developed a passion for music at a young age Met and…

Guy De Maupassant’s “The Diamond Necklace” is a story set in the 19th century. The main characters are Mathilde and her husband. The story talks about how the wife of a common household - Mathilde Loisel, borrows a diamond necklace for an upcoming high class party and subsequently loses it afterward, only that she found out after working for ten years to pay back the debt of the necklace it is but a fake. Mathilde’s clash between the reality she faces and fantasies she longs for demonstrates the…

“There are some people who leave impressions not so lasting as the imprint of an oar upon the water”. Said by Kate Chopin. Kate Chopin was a famous writer in 19th century but she mostly recognize after her death. This historical lady writer born in St. Louis Missouri on February 8, 1850. Kate born name was Catherin. She was half Irish and half French. Her father was a successful businessman while her mother was well connected member of French community. Among five children for her parents she…

The Awakening explores one woman's desire to find and live fully within her true self. I believe Kate Chopin wrote this novel because she grew up surrounded by smart, independent, single women. After her father died in a train accident in which a train he was riding crossed a bridge that collapsed. The next two years she had to live with her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. I also think some inspiration came from the education she received from her great-grandmother. Her…