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“The Story of an Hour” by Chopin Kate

Through “The Story of an Hour”, Chopin sheds light on the life of her character Louise Mallard. The story discusses how people in romantic relationships may have an entirely different interpretation of happiness. As is the case in a number of other aspects of life, happiness can also mean something else. In this short story, Mallard learns of her husband's death and finds herself facing a rather unique mental state. When she learns about her husband passing away, she begins to think of her newly found independence. As Chopin writes, Mallard ...