In “The Story of an Hour,” the author, Kate Chopin, tackles a complex issue that involves the need of a woman for independence from a marriage that may have been retraining her or holding her back. Chopin suggests that Louise Mallard’s marriage, even with the kindest and love her husband provided, was inherently oppressive. Louise provides this understanding when she starts to feel a sense of joy when she believes that her husband had died and she could now live for herself. The story is written as from the eyes of an observer. One that is not taking part in the story, yet, can see and sense the feeling in the of the characters. Chopin presents Louise as a sympathetic character with strength and insight. In Louise’s mind, the loss of her strongest family tie was not such a great loss as much as it was gaining the opportunity to move beyond the "blind persistence" of the captivity of personal relationships. Although not mentioned, it provides a sense …show more content…
Their assumption was that the news will be devastating and could threaten Louise's weak heart. Louise’s initial reaction was obviously grief, which would be considered an appropriate reaction. Yet, while she was alone, Louise began to realize that she is now an independent woman and this realization excited her. At first, Louise is scared of the emotions that are taking over her. She initially doesn’t understand why she would feel happiness versus grievance. Louise resists the impending emotions, regarding it "fearfully”. As she begins to realize what she’s feeling, she struggles "to beat it back with her will”. In her mind, she imagines herself crying over Brently’s dead body, yet, the vision of her fantasies sees that after the funeral, there would be no further crying and she could start her new life on her