Dasia Alexander Discussion 9

I was very impressed by Kate Chopin’s “Story of An Hour,” she effectively combines comedy and tragedy in my opinion. My concern was amplified by the Victorian era’s setting when I considered the restrictive lifestyle women were expected to live during the period. I was immediately drawn to Mrs. Mallard’s excitement and sense of freedom after learning of her husband’s unexpected death. Yet as I continued to read I observed her go from crying to daydreaming of a life free of her husband’s influence, and my feelings swiftly changed. I was baffled and astonished by the ending’s unexpected twist; I never imagined that her spouse would still be alive. My heart sank as Mrs. Mallard’s joy turned into a shocking surprise and ultimately led to her tragic death from a heart attack.