When Josephine told Louise about the accident, she told her little by little, because she did not know how Louise would take the information given to her. Now Louise not only had heart trouble literally, but emotionally also. ... Yet Louise did not react in the same way that most people would have. ... Louise was happy for her freedom. ... He looked a little scruffy holding his umbrella and bag. ...

• Word Count: 759
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

After being unhappy for many years, Louise Mallard sought to change what was considered the norm. ... For Louise Mallard, the patches of blue sky represent the end of the storm and the beginning of new life. ... Instead of grieving, Louise decided she wants to make a change in society. ... Mallard was obviously much more aggressive and in control, however, Louise could do little but remain submissive. ... Even though the doctors say that Louise died of heart disease the readers are lead to believe that Mrs. ...

• Word Count: 642
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The truth was buried with Louise. ... Louise is said to "not hear the story as many women have heard the same." ... Now the reader starts to see the world through Louise's eyes, a world full of new and pure life. ... Louise realizes that her husband had loved her, but she goes on to explain that as men and women often inhibit eachother, even if it is done with the best of intentions, they exert their own wills upon eachother. ... The point in life where we can't do what people around us would like us to, and therefore being decisive and a little selfish, is the idea incorporated...

• Word Count: 563
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School