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Research essay n Kate Chopin's “The Story Of An Hour"

Introduction

Most of the times, in a person's life, it becomes rather difficult for a person to recognize and understand the deeply imbedded and subtle wishes, as well as desires. Usually a person consciously believes that his/her life has everything that could possibly detour happiness towards the door step; however, it is only when the possibility of the arrival of the happiness is seen that a person acknowledged, what was missing in the life for so long. Amongst those varying aspects that are seldom identified by a person, but are excessively desired for, is the sense and attainment of freedom.

Thesis Statement

The indefinable dominance and subjugation to the males of that society, gave birth to the subtle desire of freedom and liberty in the hearts of women.

Overview Of The Story

Before gaining an in depth overview of the story, it is imperative to render to a naïve mind the introduction or the little background of the author. The author of this story Kate Chopin has diligently endeavored to bring about the inner being of a woman that longs for a desire, which is seldom identified and entertained. However, the question of this unidentified subtle desire can be answered by furnishing the overview and context of the story. The story commences by articulating the health condition of Louise Mallard; a heart patient, who had married Brently.

However, the commencement of the story finds its way with sad news for Louise, as her sister and Louise's husband's friend opt to break the news that her husband has been a victim of a railroad accident, in the most subtle and calm manner, so in order to obviate any disastrous effects on the health of Louise. Undoubtedly, the news comes as a shock to her, and she starts to progress towards her room, as she finds it hard to control her tears and sorrow. However, when the door of her room closes behind her, she seems to relish and anticipate the beginning of the new chapter of her life, which she never thought was ever written and even existed.

Witnessing her life with a new perspective was a relishing feeling for her; she would not stop rejoicing considering the years ahead of her that awaits all the felicity that she had been deprived of, given the dominance of the males of the society, and in her case, dominance and subjugation of her husband. She would incessantly breathe into the air, which now endorses the vapors of freedom for her, when the door open and her husband, whom she heard had died, stands in all great health. As soon as she sees him, standing in front of her, she fails to assimilate the feeling that it brought, and falls on floor. Now till date, the mystery continues, as though she fell on floor (and supposedly had a heart attack) either with joy of seeing her husband alive, or with the feeling of her freedom ...