THE STORY OF AN HOUR

The Story of An Hour



The Story of An Hour

Introduction

In "The Story of an Hour," Kate Chopin suggests that in certain situations, the death of a loved one may be a blessing. Such situations may include an abusive relationship, or an unhappy marriage, as this story suggests. In Chopin's story although the circumstances might lead the reader to believe that Louise's husband's death would cause her great pain, ironically, when she hears the news, she feels a great sense of relief. This suggests that death may not always cause grief. (Bender,1974)

Discussion

Louise's characteristics add to the theme of ...