The Story of An Hour
The Story of An Hour by Kate Chopin is a short but relatively detailed piece. The rolls of characterization and narration play a very significant part in the story as a whole but also as a part of the underlying theme that nothing is as it appears. Throughout the story we are shocked at outcomes that differ greatly from what we naturally believe should happen in situations like these.
In the very first sentence of this short story we are informed of Mrs. Mallard, or Louise’s affliction that is heart disease. With this information and the fact that she is being informed of her husbands death, it is likely that most people will think of Louise as a feeble older woman. I must admit, that was my first thought about her. However as I read on I discovered that she is in fact a younger woman, “ with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength.” This is the first situation where something doesn’t appear as it......

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Title: Story Of An Hour
Approximate Word Count: 915
Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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