"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin

Kate Chopin was exceedingly brave to delve into the topic of marriage in her short story "The Story of an Hour." Kate Chopin took chances by presenting ideas of women's rights at a time when that type of thinking was taboo. Kate Chopin's boldness and bravery were pioneering steps towards the rights of women in this country.
Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" deals realistically with the possibilities of life and a person's ability to think freely. The story was set in the late 1800's on a southern plantation. The story's main character, Mrs. Mallard, who is inflicted with heart trouble, must face the news that her husband has been killed in a train accident. …