THE STORY OF AN HOUR In Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour, a young woman, Mrs. Mallard, experiences a tragedy, which brings about a personal revelation, which is followed by a devastating blow! A woman of the early 20th century, I believe this because travel by train is mentioned. (2) Peddlers crying their whares, (2) and the term Latchkey (21) are also used. The time frame is important because it leads me to believe that Louise …showed first 75 words of 547 total…

…showed last 75 words of 547 total…dead at all! (21) Louise was said to have died of a joy that kills, so happy to see her husband alive it killed her. I believe she died of the exact opposite. Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour is a wonderful story. The death of Louise’s husband may be a bit extreme, but the idea behind Louise’s thoughts and feelings is clearly understood, especially if you happen to be a woman!