In Kate Chopin's short story "The Story of an Hour," there
is much irony. The first irony detected is in the way that
Louise reacts to the news of the death of her husband,
Brently Mallard. Before Louise's reaction is revealed,
Chopin alludes to how the widow feels by describing the
world according to her perception of it after the "horrible"
news. Louise is said to "not hear the story as many women
have heard the same." Rather, she accepts it and goes to her
room to be alone. Now the reader starts to see the world
through Louise's eyes, a world full of new and pure life. In
her room, Louise sinks into a comfortable chair and looks
out her window. Immediately the image of comfort seems to
strike a odd note. One reading this story should question the
use of this word " comfortable" and why Louise is not
beating the furniture instead. Next, the newly widowed
women is looking out of the window and sees spring and all
the new life it brings. The descriptions used now are......

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Title: The Story Of An Hour
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