Many different aspects in writing come into play when a writer tries to mask the real intent of the story into what may seem like a simple short story. The reader is only able to see the hidden intent of the story if the writer can incorporate different aspects of writing into the story. In the story "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, the setting, word choice, and irony all play in her effort to reveal in the story that a marriage in the 1890's is not what is considered a perfect marriage.

Kate Chopin uses the setting to mirror what Mrs. Mallard's feelings were. In the beginning of the story Mrs. Mallard is downstairs in the company of her sister and her husband's friend. She was with friends in the gathering part of the house, which shows comfort. Mrs. Mallard doesn't know that anything is wrong and can be seen by the setting. After her sister tells Mrs. Mallard of her husband's death Mrs. Mallard puts herself in isolation in her upstairs room. The setting now is a solitary room above the rest of the house. It seems Mrs. Mallard is trying to figure out why he had to die and to remember her now dead husband. Kate Chopin emphasizes the ope

live as he enters the house "Composedly." Kate Chopin uses composedly to describe how the husband is a good husband. He is a good husband because he is calm, he is under control, he is imperturbable. He is what would be considered a good husband because of these qualities. Kate Chopin uses these words to describe the characters to help the reader understand how each character is and how they compare to other husbands and wives in that time period. Kate Chopin also uses irony in the story to give the reader more understanding of the marriages of the time period.

Kate Chopin uses many different ways to show the reader throughout her short story "The Story of an Hour" that marriages in the late 1890's were not perfect marriages. She uses the setting, word choice, and irony to all play a major role in making the story interesting while still putting in the meaning that she wants. Kate Chopin is able to not only allow the reader to enjoy a story, but she also gives the reader some insight into life in her times.

Kate Chopin uses irony to make the meaning of the story stand out more. In the story the irony comes when the reader finds out that the husband is in fact alive; however the woman dies just after his arrival. The first time this is read the reader might think that Mrs. Mallard died because she saw her husband alive and died of the shock and thrill of seeing him. However, after reading t

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