Investigate marriage laws from the 1890s and compare them to modern marriage laws. How has the concept of marriage evolved over the past century?

Analyze Mrs. Mallard as either a sympathetic or a selfish and cruel character. How might your personal gender, age, class, or ethnicity shape your perspective?

Do you believe Chopin's critique of marriage, as voiced by Louise, is still relevant today?

Examine the suffrage movement of the late 19th century. How do Louise's thoughts on her societal role mirror the concerns of this movement? Which of these concerns remain relevant today?