"The Story of an Hour"

By Kate Chopin

"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin describes the thoughts and feelings that are depicted in a

single hour of the life of Louise Mallard after hearing that her husband has been killed in a railroad

accident. As the story begins we are told that Mrs. Mallard is afflicted with a heart condition so the news

of her husband's death is broken to her gently by her sister. Mrs. Mallard's initial reaction, upon hearing

of her husband's death is one of grief. She wishes to be left alone to grieve in her room upstairs in the

house. However, during the hour she spends sitting in an armchair alone in the room, her state of mind

changes dramatically. She is faced with conflicting emotions and although she loved her husband and is

very upset by his death, she cannot suppress the thoughts that she is now free to begin a new life without

the restraints of having a husband. Mrs. Mallard experiences a joy and hope......

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Title: The Story Of An Hour
Approximate Word Count: 885
Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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