Question 1: Mrs. Mallards Behavior In The Story Of An Hour

NameCourseTutor’s NameDateLiterary AnalysisQuestion 1: Mrs. Mallard’s Behavior in “The Story of an Hour”Women in the 19th century had lives characterized by lack of choices and defined roles and duties. Society bestowed more powers to male gender than to women, with the latter treated merely as subjects. The consequence is that typical women would jump at the slightest opportunity for freedom, away from oppressive nature of society. In Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”, main character Mrs. Mallard exhibits such behaviors. She gets news from Josephine that her husband, Brently, died in a railroad disaster (Chopin 3).Mrs. Mallard fills with grief upon receiving the news, but later changes her moods when she thinks about life ahead. The years ahead belong to her and she imagines all the freedom with which it comes. In her dialogue, she concludes that all men and women oppress one another even if they do so out of kindness and love. She wants to be free, and the idea of losing the man she loves is less painful. Her newfound sense of independence brings a feeling of ecstasy. With such freedom, Mrs. Mallard hopes she live long to enjoy life.Question 2: Two Examples of Music