Chopin uses character to show that at first death may seem like a horrible event, but actually it can turn into a wonderful one. One of Mrs. Mallard's characteristics is her youth. The author describes her as feeling "young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength" (574). This characteristic is important because it is symbolic of a fresh, new start at her life of freedom due to the death of her husband. Another characteristic of Mrs. Mallard, which also adds to the irony of this story, i

Chopin's use of symbols shows that death can bring happiness rather than sadness through gaining a sense of freedom. "The tops of trees that were all aquiver with a new spring life" (574) symbolizes a new beginning of her life. Mrs. Mallard believes that her new life will bring happiness and freedom. A second symbol is the "open window" (574) that she sits in front of in her bedroom. The window suggests that there is nothing standing in the way of her new life. There is a clear road between her life of imprisonment and her life of independence. Her husband was the only person holding her back, but now that he's gone, she's able to look forward to the future when she can live her life for herself.

s her passion for living. She mentions that she will weep again when she is present at her husband's funeral, but she is able to look past that depressing moment and look forward to the "years to come that would belong to her absolutely." (574).

Kate Chopin's theme of this story is shown

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