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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
I loved how this woman, Mrs. Mallard showed such enthusiasm about beginning her new life as a widow. It is sad that her married life, though tender and loving still caused her to feel repressed and only through her husband's supposed death to begin to realize herself. It imagery was striking in that the only allusion to the end of life during her private contemplation, is that her "open window" faces west. All other imagery related are symbolistic of a new beginning.
I gave <i>The Story of an Hour</i>, which is public domain and can be found at http://my.hrw.com/support/hos/hostpdf/host_text_219.pdf, a full 5 stars because I read the story along with two other people, and we each had a different take on why the protagonist reacted the way she did. Only great works can make like-minded people see things in a different way. This short story is packed with great detail and has made me an instant fan of Chopin.
<i>A Pair of Silk Stockings</i> had me admiring the protagonist one minute and then hating her the next - while <i>The Respectable Woman</i> left me wondering what is to come. They're all excellent stories that leaves the reader wanting to discuss immediately upon completion of reading.
<i>A Pair of Silk Stockings</i> had me admiring the protagonist one minute and then hating her the next - while <i>The Respectable Woman</i> left me wondering what is to come. They're all excellent stories that leaves the reader wanting to discuss immediately upon completion of reading.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I do good love an ironic short story, and this is perfectly ironic! And it went at a nice pace, helping make the irony as perfect as possible. I also loved the twist at the end!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Toxic relationship
''Free! Body and soul free!'' she kept whispering.
What is, after all, the difference between the knot in your chest that is a result of joy and the one that is a result of desperation?
What is, after all, the difference between the knot in your chest that is a result of joy and the one that is a result of desperation?
one of the rare stories that everyone had to read for school that was actually good and worth it
part of a series i'm doing in which i review books i read a long time ago, except also this time i couldn't resist a reread
part of a series i'm doing in which i review books i read a long time ago, except also this time i couldn't resist a reread
ummm actually insane I need everyone to read this.
might change it to a 5 ⭐️ because I have the feeling that I’m going to think about this every day
might change it to a 5 ⭐️ because I have the feeling that I’m going to think about this every day
I love Kate Chopin's short stories for their concentrated symbolism and layers of messages beneath the text.