Symbolism And Imagery In Chopin's Story Of An Hour
In Chopin’s “Story of an Hour” the author uses symbolism and imagery to describe Mrs. Mallard’s feelings after the news of her husband’s sudden death. The word “monstrous” is used to describe the abrupt change from grief to elation after she realizes what her life may be like with this newfound independence. The Mallard’s marriage was truly not a happy one. The term “heart trouble” meant two things, that this trouble is both physical and emotional. The symbolism of the chair, means that she felt embraced and that the window is an open view to the limitless sky, and filled with endless possibilities. The locked door allowed her to be free to react how she wanted to without guilt from others. We learn that Bentley is kind and loving, but Louise
feels oppressed in their marriage. The term “good intentions” means that although two people join together with good intent it still ends up in a loss of individuality. The irony and tragedy is the shock that Louise suffers a heart attack, not from happiness that her husband is alive, but that her freedom and joy are gone.
feels oppressed in their marriage. The term “good intentions” means that although two people join together with good intent it still ends up in a loss of individuality. The irony and tragedy is the shock that Louise suffers a heart attack, not from happiness that her husband is alive, but that her freedom and joy are gone.