Freedom In The Story Of An Hour
Have you ever desired something so badly, that it kills you inside? Well, in weak-hearted Louise Mallard’s case, it literally kills her. In “The Story of an Hour,” freedom is a prohibited indulgence that is kept only in the privacy of her own thoughts. When her sister carefully explains that her husband, Brently Mallard, has passed away, Mrs. Mallard breaks down in tears. However, after resorting to isolation in her empty bedroom, Louise begins to realize that she is now a completely free woman, a recognition that inspires and energizes her. She takes on a new persona, one filled with delight. However, when Mr. Mallard unexpectedly comes walking through the door, he unintentionally throws Louise’s dreams of independence out the window.
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Although thought to be hindering, the death of her husband created a new chapter in Louise’s life, one that was free from constriction and strict, binding rules. From the window, Louise sees a beautiful, vivid blue sky, along with puffy clouds floating overhead. In the clear horizon, the treetops could be seen. She hears various noises and sights, reminding one of the spring, a time for rebirth and new life. Once she fully recognizes this exhilaration, she feels that the open window is providing her with life itself. The open window provides an on look to what her life could’ve been, free from the tyranny of her husband, who ultimately blocked her dreams. Louise also acknowledges the exuberant feeling of independence that Brently’s death has given her.
Some may argue that the theme is not centered on independence, but rather deals specifically with the narrow line between life and death. In Chopin's literature, the physical livelihood of the protagonists is heavily influenced by their mental and emotional livelihood. Therefore, in "The Story of an Hour," Louise Mallard briefly achieves bodily stamina as a product of her great happiness, but dies soon after due to the reality of her high spirits being crushed. Although this is a well-constructed theme, it does not have nearly enough information to back it up as the one I
Although thought to be hindering, the death of her husband created a new chapter in Louise’s life, one that was free from constriction and strict, binding rules. From the window, Louise sees a beautiful, vivid blue sky, along with puffy clouds floating overhead. In the clear horizon, the treetops could be seen. She hears various noises and sights, reminding one of the spring, a time for rebirth and new life. Once she fully recognizes this exhilaration, she feels that the open window is providing her with life itself. The open window provides an on look to what her life could’ve been, free from the tyranny of her husband, who ultimately blocked her dreams. Louise also acknowledges the exuberant feeling of independence that Brently’s death has given her.
Some may argue that the theme is not centered on independence, but rather deals specifically with the narrow line between life and death. In Chopin's literature, the physical livelihood of the protagonists is heavily influenced by their mental and emotional livelihood. Therefore, in "The Story of an Hour," Louise Mallard briefly achieves bodily stamina as a product of her great happiness, but dies soon after due to the reality of her high spirits being crushed. Although this is a well-constructed theme, it does not have nearly enough information to back it up as the one I