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    expectation work by oppressing the individual free will thus erasing the individual freedom in controlling their own life. Yet‚ free will is the one ability humankind need to survive and live a meaningful life. In “The Story of

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    in the late 1800’s with the focus on fiction and poetry with dual influences of romanticism and realism. Kate Chopin one major American author of local color writing who wrote about local color in various works of literature .By analyzing the specific characteristics of local color writing one can explore the settings‚ characters‚ plots‚ and themes of Kate Chopin in “desires baby”‚ “The Awakening”‚ and “ The hour”. One of the characteristics in Kate Chopin’s short stories having to do with

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    Throughout “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin‚ it shows a woman‚ somewhat overjoyed with her husbands passing. These emotions are expressed through the language used to describe Louise’s emotions as she fluctuates between numbness and extreme joy at her newfound freedom. “Free! Body and soul free” she whispered. Free from the binds of her husband‚ but also somewhat saddened of his passing. When the narrator described her emotions‚ the words used are full of life and powerful. This suggests that

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    If it ’s out of sight is it really out of mind? The Storm written by Kate Chopin is an extremely interesting story about a storm that is occurring outside while another storm is occurring inside the house between a spouse and her significant other. What is taking place is a terrible storm and while that is going on Alcee and Calixta experience feelings they once possessed from long ago. Alcee is married but was once in love Calixta and they begin to let their emotions get the best

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    In Kate Chopin’s “Story of an Hour‚” there’s tons of different ironic pieces and symbols throughout the excerpt. These symbols have a deeper meaning to the story than what meets the eye. Some of these symbols are the mentioning of Mrs. Mallard’s troubled heart. Her troubled heart plays a major role as the story take place. Mrs. Mallard staring out of the window where a sense of renewal revealing her knew found independent and freedom. Lastly the events in the story were leading her to find her own

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    In "The Locket" by Kate Chopin the conclusion is predictable. Kate Chopin has a history of writing short ironic stories. In "The Locket" four Confederate soldiers sit near a campfire waiting for battle orders‚ two of the men questions Edmond about his locket. They jokingly agree that it must be a charm since he has not been injured in over a year of fighting. The locket was a parting gift from Edmond’s beloved Octovie . After a heated battle the next day‚ a priest discovers the locket around

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    “The Story of an Hour”‚ written by Kate Chopin was mainly about a young lady named Mrs. Mallard who receives shocking news about her husband’s death. The recognition her husband’s death was when his name appeared on the list of those who did not survive the railroad disaster. When Mrs. Mallard first received the news about her husband’s death‚ she was in a state of shock. Later in the story‚ she began to develop positive energy that allows the readers to realize that she was not happily married.

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    Kate Chopin was a novelist and American short story writer. In 1894‚ Chopin wrote a particularly intriguing short story‚ The Story of an Hour‚ about a woman who was trying to escape society’s judgemental image of women. In Chopin’s story‚ Louise Mallard‚ the protagonist‚ feels distressed and restricted because of the expectations society holds for women as subordinate

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    ENGL 1302-021 2 March 2014 Irony in Kate Chopin’s "The Storm" and "Désirée’s Baby" Kate Chopin’s stories characteristically end or contain an ironic twist. Chopin uses irony to create excitement and suspense and to also provide a deeper meaning to her story. Irony can create different parallels to a story that would otherwise be one dimensional. Kate Chopin uses irony in "The Storm" and "Désirée’s Baby" effectively creating beautiful and complex stories. "The Storm" contains both dramatic

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    by Kate Chopin What message is Kate Chopin trying to inveigh to her audience? This short story is a little confusing to me at first‚ but it expanded on my mind after I fully read this story. This story takes place at a store nearby where the antagonists live and a storm arises which strands two of the three family members because‚ of the dexterity of the storm. As this story progresses an old lover will seek shelter at an old friends home‚ and something greater will arise of it. This story is morally

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