Similarities Between A Pair Of Silk Stocking And A Story Of An Hour

In “A Pair of Silk Stocking” and “A Story of An Hour” Mrs. Mallard and Mrs. Sommers related in many ways. They end up with news they greatly enjoy and forget all of there responsibilities Although Mrs. Sommers and Mrs. Mallards news were different they reacted the same way to it. During the 1900’s women had specific responsibilities, which Mrs. Malard and Mrs. Sommers forgot they had. By the news/ gifts they have both received In a way their reactions shows us some women are selfish and irresponsible some women can be. In reality The roles and responsibilities they had many
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Sommers finds fifteen dollars which changes her whole outlook on everything. At first Mrs. Sommers is so grateful she will be capable of buying her children and husband things to help them out. When she passes a pair of silk stockings, she gently runs her finger through them, which tempted her to buy. When she asks the clerk what sizes and colors they have, her mind and priorities completely change. After buying a black pair of silk stockings Mrs. Sommers then treats her self to a pair of fitted gloves, a magazine, shoes, to eat, and to the movie theatre. Mrs. Sommers had responsibilities she was supposed to complete instead Mrs. Sommers spoiled herself knowing that they did

Brant 3 not have the money and the fifteen dollars could have helped them out even the slightest bit. At the end of the day Mrs. Sommers wishes that the cable car had never stopped, She wanted it to go on and on forever.