Kate Chopin Naturalism

“Kate Chopin… is considered one of the first feminist authors of the 20th century.” Ms. Chopin truly loved to break social normalities in her short stories, and books. Kate Chopin (1850-1904), lived in the time of Realism, her writings are more closely related to Naturalism. Naturalist authors believe that nature controls human lives. Ms. Chopin's reasoning for writing came from the devastating deaths of her husband and mother.
At the age of five, Ms. Chopin’s father died in a railroad accident. For this reason, she was taken out of school, and then taught by her mother and grandmother. That is where she was taught how to read and write. In 1882, her husband died, leaving her to raise their six children by herself. Having to raise six kids by herself. Which was a hard thing for her to do, and also extremely emotional
Sue mentioned that this particular short story is different from the last three stories that she has read previously from Ms. Chopin. Sue describes the characters and their involvement in the short story. Then Sue gives her opinion on the different variety of symbolism which Kate Chopin uses in this particular short story. Finally she states that she believes that this story is “intended to be a positive one”(Sue T.).
Some quotations that show how Kate Chopin uses a plethora of symbolism in her short story “A Morning Walk”. “The butterflies floating unmolested from his reach, and the jumping grasshoppers were not afraid”(Chopin). This quote helps set the story of Mr. Archibald walking down the road in early spring.“it pained him to see the big wax petals bruised and jostled”(Chopin). This is showing his pleasure in the simple things in this life.“I am the Resurrection and the life”(Chopin). For some reason, this quote has such a strong impact on him. These are the only words that Mr. Archbald heard in the whole minister's