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kaykay3
kaykay3
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High School - 11th Grade

What is the Message of “The Story of An Hour” by Kate Chopin? What is her famous novel? 

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Posted by kaykay3 on Wednesday May 20, 2009 at 7:30 PM and tagged with kate chopin, the story of an hour.

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  1. dalepowell1962
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    There have been many differing views published on "Story of an Hour" but most readers agree that it is a feminist expression.  The story was written in 1890's and it reflected the very real idea of American society at that time that a woman could live only through her husband.  Most readers are shocked-more so then than now- that Mrs. Mallard feels free now that her husband is dead.  Irony is woven throughout this very short story.  Still the overriding "message" of this story is that Mrs. Mallard is in a marriage that literally kills her.

    Kate Chopin is probably far better known for her short stories like "The Storm" and "Desiree's Baby", but the more famous of her two novels was The Awakening.  Her other novel was At Fault.

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    Posted by dalepowell1962 on Wednesday May 20, 2009 at 7:51 PM