PRF1- English 102
Character Analysis Assignment
January, 25, 2011
In “Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin, Louise Mallard the main character received the news of her husband’s death. At first the news shocked her. When alone in her room she realizes that she is free. Filled with excitement and the feeling of being reborn she journeys downstairs to find her husband alive and well. Mrs. Mallard then dies; the doctors claimed it was joy. Through the “Story of an Hour” it is discovered that Louise Mallard is a selfish yet strong character.
When first hearing of her husband’s death, Mrs. Mallard “wept at once, with sudden wild abandonment.” (13) However her selfish side comes out when alone in her room. She overcomes