Common themes throughout the works of Kate Chopin

When looking at any work of literature, the theme of the work is an important element of fiction to determine. Finding and understanding the theme can be useful in interpreting the overall meaning of the story. Many times the author will use the same theme throughout their various works. Such is the case with Kate Chopin. Three of Chopin’s works: the novel The Awakening and the short stories “The Story of an Hour” and “The Storm” share the same theme of female oppression and independence, as well as freedom from what oppresses them.

The main theme that runs through Chopin’s stories is women trying to find a way out of the oppression placed on them by their husbands and the immoral ways they use to find their personal freedom. It is easy to find this theme in the three before-mentioned works by Chopin. In “The Story of an Hour,” the protagonist, Mrs. Mallard, feels overpowered and oppressed by her husband. She is told that while on a trip, her husband, Brently Mallard was killed in a railroad accident. While sad at first, she eventually feels that this is a good thing. She leaves to be alone and whispers, “

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Approximate Word count = 1338
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)