Kate Chopin's The Story Of An Hour

“The Story of an Hour” By Kate Chopin

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Introduction Kate Chopin wrote, "The Story of an Hour" in the year 1894. The story describes series of emotions endured by Louise Mallard after the death of her husband, Brently. Mrs. Mallard suffered from a heart problem. On hearing the news, she locks herself in the house to mourn the death of her husband. However, Mrs. Mallard experiences unexpected exhilaration due to the joy of freedom. On the doorway, she discovers her husband standing there alive. The husband presence shocked her, which lead to her death. The Plot Louise Millard has a heart problem, so the sister, Josephine, informs about the husband's death gently. Louise sobs after hearing the news and locks herself in a room. She looks through an open window and sees birds, clouds, and approaching storm. She gazes into a distance still crying. She tries to withhold emotions, but the heart starts beating quickly. Louise feels ecstatic with new independence. She refuses to open the door, and instead she fantasizes about years ahead and hopes for a long life. After walking out, unexpectedly Brently come through the front door. Josephine screams and Louise collapses due to shock. Characters Setting

Louise expresses joy after hearing about the husband death. Although she loved the husband, she cherishes her new independence. She experiences heart attack after the arrival of her husband at home. Brently Millard represents the second character. Louise's husband allegedly killed during train accident. He arrives home later unaware of train accident news. Brently oppressed Louise in their marriage. Josephine Louise's sister. Josephine delivers the death news to Louise. Richard Brently's friend represents the last character. He learns about the accident and death of Brently in the office