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Symbolism In Loise's 'Short Story Of An Hour'

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1- There is a sharp contrast between the symbolism of the lower floor of the Mallard home with the upper one. This can be seen by Loise 's actions in each one. On the lower floor she does what is expected of a woman who has just lost her husband. In other words, here she follows the role set for her. When she goes to the second floor, she begins to think of how better her life wil be now which is unusual for a widow of that time period. Here she can actually be herself. In this floor is where she also sees the spring landscape through her window, further proving the freedom Louise expresses on this floor that she does not on ther other one.

2- The cloistered atmosphere of the house represents how trapped Louise felt in her marriage. On the
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