What was the point of the story of an hour?
In the story, Louise Mallard experiences a sense of freedom and independence when being told of her husband Brently Mallard’s supposed death in a railroad crash only to have a heart attack and die when he walks in the door an hour later.
Why was the story of an hour controversial?
The Story of an Hour was considered controversial during the 1890s because it deals with a female protagonist who feels liberated by the news of her husband’s death. In Unveiling Kate Chopin, Emily Toth argues that Chopin “had to have her heroine die” in order to make the story publishable.
What is the actual reason for Mrs Mallard’s death?
However, it seems that her death was due to the fact that her newly found freedom and joy was stolen from her. Instead of a loving, ill wife, Mrs. Mallard is actually seen as ungrateful and unfaithful to her husband. Chongyue and Lihua conclude that such a woman cannot live on this earth, therefore, causing her death.
Why does Kate Chopin portray Louise Mallard heart problem as both physical and emotional?
Louise suffers from a heart problem, which indicates the extent to which she feels that marriage has oppressed her. The vague label Chopin gives to Louise’s problem—“heart trouble”—suggests that this trouble is both physical and emotional, a problem both within her body and with her relationship to Brently.
What is the ending of the story of an hour?
Mallard’s death – is completely undone in the conclusion. It’s the opposite of a linear life story because he starts out dying and ends up alive. Meanwhile, Mrs. Mallard’s life, which her friends and family tried so hard to protect at the beginning, is lost at the end.
Which word goes best with recklessness?
reckless
- rash, careless, thoughtless, incautious, heedless, unheeding, inattentive, hasty, overhasty, precipitate, precipitous, impetuous, impulsive, daredevil, devil-may-care, hot-headed.
- irresponsible, wild, foolhardy, headlong, over-adventurous, over-venturesome, audacious, death-or-glory.