Story Of An Hour, By Kate Chopin

Kate Chopin portrays realism in her three short stories: "Regret," "The Story of an Hour," and “The Storm.” The author makes her fictional work to represent stark of realities in life. The author uses symbols of forthcoming change, heart trouble, and emotional response in the short stories. She tries to find her identity in the stories. She depicts unconventional issues that women were going through during that time. She highlights that women were bound by conventional domesticity and took care of the household. However, through the description of her characters, the author defies the conventional role of the women as free and independent. In her short stories "Regret," "The Story of an Hour," and "The Storm," Kate Chopin employs symbolism
Chopin depicts Louise confined to her room after listening to the bad news about Bentley's death. The death is a metaphor representing life course. Louise realizes that she has subjugated herself for locking herself away. However, she seeks pleasure and declares her personal independence. She gazes through the open window to show opportunities and freedom after the death of her husband. Chopin describes that Louise sees treetops, blue sky, and fluffy clouds through the open window (82). She also hears melodious songs and smells of the forthcoming storm. Louise feels the first hints of elation when she ponders about the sky. She also feels that the open window provides new life. The open window provides bright and clear future that is obstructed by other people’s demands. However, the author highlights that Louise loses her freedom after she leaves the open window. The author highlights the difficulties that women go through. She depicts Louise as a true woman who goes through hard times after her husband's death. However, she finds consolation in the open window. Chopin further highlights the place of women in the society by illustrating how death and rebirth of Louise fixated on the blue sky symbolizes her new personal prospects. She states that the death of Louise’ husband empowers her. Louse realizes the missing husband and takes the roles of a mother and
In the story "Regret," Chopin shows how Aurelie makes life decisions due to lack of life experience. Aurelie decides to remain single despite rejecting several proposals for marriage from several men. The author depicts the changes in Aurelie’s life when she highlights her experience with Odile’s children. She states that life is interesting, and a heartless person can change and become caring. Chopin expounds on Aurelie's maternal extinct after she stays with Odile’s children for two weeks. The re-emergence of Aurelie's instinct is very clear in the story .Chopin opines that Aurelie starts wearing an apron and takes care of her neighbor’s children. She rocks one child to sleep and feeds the other. She enjoys taking good care of the children and she feels bad when Odile returns. The laughter and chatter that Aurelie is accustomed to ceases when Odile interrupts her routine. The return of Odile is unannounced and unexpected. Aurelie is agitated by Odile's intention to take her children back. The author uses the symbol of children to posit the happiness that unmarried women miss. She presents how lonely Aurelie is after her neighbor takes her children back. Aurelie realizes that children are vital in making the home vibrant. She comes to terms with reality and regrets her choice in life. The author uses Aurelie to represent other women who choose to remain single yet