Irony is a statement or action whose obvious meaning is hidden by a contrary meaning. In both endings of Story of an Hour and Bliss irony is used. In Story of an Hour, the characters and the doctor believe that Louise died “of joy that kills.” (p.97). However, the readers know that her death was from an unspoken and completely different cause. From the moment Mrs. Mallard had received news that her husband had died, she was overjoyed. She began to visualize a new, free life. With her husband dead, she could finally be in control of her life and live for herself, “There would be no one to live for her during those coming years; she would live for herself. There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow-creature.” (p.96). At the end of the story when Mrs. Mallard sees her husband walk through the door, she dies. The ending of the story is ironic because her death is......

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Title: Story Of An Hour/Bliss Essay
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