"Desiree's Baby," by Kate Chopin, takes place in Louisiana during the time of slavery. The story involves Desiree, a woman of an unknown past, and her husband Armand, a man from a powerful and wealthy family. At first, they seem to be a happy and loving family, but when their first child is born, things change. When their child is born, its skin is darker and Armand believes it to be of mixed race. Immediately …showed first 75 words of 507 total…

…showed last 75 words of 507 total…is more than just a short story, it’s a commentary on life, applicable not just in the time of slavery, but in today's society. Armand forces himself to believe things how he sees them to be accurate, as when Desiree points out the darkness of his skin, he ignores her. Chopin shows that people, when so indoctrinated by their beliefs, will go to any lengths to preserve what they believe, whether right or wrong.