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Louise Mallard Symbolism
Ken De Gaetano
Ms. Slaughter
HUM 1020
16 October 2016
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An example shows Louise Mallard was over confident, and no tasks were too tough to handle. In addition to caring for several children, which isn’t an easy task as a single parent. It can have it’s benefits to be independent, but these days it takes both parents to raise a family. The male dominance of Louise’s husband has always imitated her, and Louise felt distant with her husband. When her husband was no longer going to be around going by the news, Louise now felt more in charge of her world. The symbols used in the story, clouds, and sky played a role as Louise sat comfortably in her armchair. Moreover, the armchair where Louise can get away from it all to grieve
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