"Story of an Hour"

            

            The short story starts by stating “heart problem” which means the character, Mrs. Mallard, was already underlying a problematic health issue. In the beginning, there was foreshadowing, with the hint that something with the heart was going to happen. Receiving this news, everything seemed so clear to her now but at this precise moment she was unsure whether to weep, let it out, or hold it all inside and let it die within her body. As stated, “And she opened and spread her arms out to them in welcome.” In a form to let it be liberated or not, where there is this connection between body and soul. Also mentioning, “Free! Body and soul free!”. “She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long.” As if she was letting go and was ready for a fresh start. She closed the door and opened a new one. When in the 1800’s women were afraid to do so. You were looked down on if you did it. It was rare to split up from your spouse in these times as well, so to be able to do so in this situation, was a breath of fresh air. I believe that the shocking news one after the other in such short time, caused poor Louise to go into shock, and the second time around was too much to bear.