In the poem “the Wife” by Emily Dickson the theme is realization, the wife comes to a realization that to meet her husband requirements she will have to drop the enjoyments of her life and devote herself as a wife “it lay unmentioned, as the sea develops pearl and weed, but only to himself is known the fathoms they abide” this theme relates to the emotional state of Mrs. Mallard in the story “the story of an Hour” by showing her coming to the realization after she found out her husband is dead that she’s finally free and able to live for herself.
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Hi Daniel, it’s true both of the pieces are about women who give up on their own “freedom” to meet their husband’s needs. Both of these works were published in late 1890 in patriarchal and more primitive times, where the man used to be the one to make the rules at home and women did not have a say. It’s sad because in both of the pieces the women are not happy about their life, they feel trapped, and it used to be a common thing.
Daniel, please be sure your post meets the length requirement. These good thoughts could be further developed.