Matt Witman
Honors English 11
Period 8 Taylor
“A Woman’s Independence” Through the use of symbolism and imagery does Kate Chopin give the reader an insight into Mrs. Mallard’s new life after her husband’s death in “The Story of an Hour.” By spending an hour in her “comfortable, roomy armchair” in front of an “open window” only then did she realize the significance of her recently gained independence. It is also evident how relieved Louise became when her “heart trouble” only reappears when her husband returns home without notice symbolizing he is the cause of her distress. Chopin’s amalgamation of symbolic references and vivid imagery convey to the reader Mrs. Mallard’s newly gained forbidden freedom and independence. The use of spring
Honors English 11
Period 8 Taylor
“A Woman’s Independence” Through the use of symbolism and imagery does Kate Chopin give the reader an insight into Mrs. Mallard’s new life after her husband’s death in “The Story of an Hour.” By spending an hour in her “comfortable, roomy armchair” in front of an “open window” only then did she realize the significance of her recently gained independence. It is also evident how relieved Louise became when her “heart trouble” only reappears when her husband returns home without notice symbolizing he is the cause of her distress. Chopin’s amalgamation of symbolic references and vivid imagery convey to the reader Mrs. Mallard’s newly gained forbidden freedom and independence. The use of spring