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    In Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”‚ the protagonist Mrs. Mallard’s apparently ego-centered approach to her husband’s death is a reflection of the frustration women experienced as members of a male dominated society. Kate Chopin wrote this story in 1894‚ at a time when “Marriage and property laws stipulated a married woman did not have a separate existence from her husband”‚ and was expected to submit to her husband’s authority (Archives.gov). Although Mrs. Mallard experiences tremendous grief

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    Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Kate Chopin both present intriguing short stories with the common theme of oppression that strongly mirrors their personal experiences. The narrator in Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” is portrayed as being trapped by her husband and suffering from mental illness. This is represented by the woman behind the wallpaper. Chopin shows oppression in “The Story of an Hour” by Mrs. Mallard’s joy after the “death” of

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    Irony is a statement or action whose obvious meaning is hidden by a contrary meaning. In both endings of Story of an Hour and Bliss irony is used. In Story of an Hour‚ the characters and the doctor believe that Louise died “of joy that kills.” (p.97). However‚ the readers know that her death was from an unspoken and completely different cause. From the moment Mrs. Mallard had received news that her husband had died‚ she was overjoyed. She began to visualize a new‚ free life. With her husband dead

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    A Story of an Hour Published in 1894‚ “The Story of an Hour‚” has endured longer than the title would indicate and is a declaration of the support of independence for women from its author Kate Chopin. Having read this story before in other courses‚ and having spoken at length about how Chopin was in support of the idea of woman’s suffrage even before the suffrage movement caught hold‚ this story leaves a lasting impression and resonates deeper with me every time I read it. Chopin uses her work to

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    Irony is often used as a device for giving stories many unexpected twists and turns. Irony in Kate Chopin’s story is used as an effective literacy device. She used irony by giving out hints of irony throughout the story‚ which are revealed at the end. There are different types of irony used in the story. For example Situational irony which is used to show the reader what is expected to happen sometimes doesn’t. Another type of irony is dramatic irony which is used to clue the reader in on something

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    Dr. Guy November 14th 2014 “The Story of an Hour” Literary Analysis The modern marriage involves a couple that allows each person to have a say so in household decisions. This is much different from the 1800s when marriages were often arranged by parents and money was typically used as a way of bargaining. A woman had much less freedom during this time period; as the man was left fully in charge of household decisions. Women rarely left their houses and were in charge of household duties such as

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    The Story of an Hour Themes and Literary Elements Lora Cruse Ashford university ENG125 November‚ 14 2014 The major theme in Kate Chopin ’s “The Story of an Hour” is freedom. In the beginning of the story the scene opens up and we are introduced to Mrs. Mallard who has been told that her husband has died in a horrible train wreck‚ Mrs. mallard reacts to the news like any other wife would. Yes‚ she is upset so she excuses herself and rushes off to her bedroom

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    of View in Chopin ’s "Story of an Hour"             Kate Chopin’s “Story of an Hour” tells the tale of an evolution of a character in a single hour.  Chopin accomplishes this by using a specific point of view and unique plot to carry out her vision. These elements work together to create a theme that has the greatest impact on the reader.              Ann Charters defines “point of view” as “the author’s choice of narrator for the story”(1009).   “The Story of an Hour” is told from the viewpoint

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    Brittany Triplett Analysis 1 English 102-038 20 February 2014 Analysis 1: Suspense‚ Shock‚ and Surprise in “The Story of an Hour”” Within the nation’s quick process of industrialization and urbanization inspired many economic‚ political‚ and social reforms. Such significant events such as both the women’s suffrage and temperance movements were led by middle-class women‚ hoping to better their own situations and lifestyles. Some of the issues women had faced during the Progressive Era included:

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    Azam‚ Nadeem. "’Ten Hours’: A Holocaust Short Story." 1991. 1Lit.com‚ Inc. 22 June 2015. “Ten Hours: A Holocaust Short Story” was set in a concentration camp. It was cold‚ -5°‚ and the door was frozen shut. The main character is a man from Berlin‚ he is not sure where the rest of his family is located since he was dragged from his wife and children. He often day dreams about his family and their times together. The guards at the camp were cruel and intimidating. The guards often beat the prisoners

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