In Kate Chopin’s “Story of an Hour”, how does the main character use language and her feelings to convey her attitude towards the idea of marriage? Do you believe Mr. Mallard treated his wife poorly? Bear in mind that in paragraph 13, Louise Mallard recalls that Brently was a kind individual and “he had never looked save with love upon her,” and paragraph 14 says Brently had a “powerful will bending her”. What does it mean? How does it affect Mrs. Mallard’s emotions, and her marriage?
Readings:
• Kate Chopin: The Story of an Hour: https://archive.vcu.edu/english/engweb/webtexts/hour
