This might lead one to believe that this may have been commonplace, for women to be unhappy in their marriage and have no conventional means of escape; as divorce may be viewed during current times. ... She is isolated in this room the entire story and seems to be quite lonely; thus, highlighting the similarities to Mrs. Mallard and the theme of isolation. ... Isolation is one of the primary themes that are evident throughout the story and the depth of the theme helps to understand her characterization.  Miss Emily Grierson is a character with various levels of emotional instability, which ...

• Word Count: 986
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

When locked in her room she looks out of the window and sees "trees that were all aquiver with new spring life" (Chopin 15). ... Along with symbolism, Chopin also uses irony throughout the story to prove to the audience her theme. ... Most women and mainly wives always need something else there to help with their problem with the heart, love. ... These views by society untimely erase feminine views and desires. ... Mallard is not content with her marriage but can not do anything about it. ...

• Word Count: 733
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

After Louise finds out the news of the death of her husband, Brently Mallard, Louise's first reaction was to depart in a "storm of grief" with "wild abandonment" (Chopin 3). However instead of being in a state grief, Louise began to sit in her chair alone in her room and started to "reach in to her soul" (Chopin 4). ... With her new state of mind Louise becomes jovial because of the felling of ecstasy. ... Subsequently Louise's husband shows up to be alive, while at the same time, Louise dies and was killed with her over excitement. ... The author's theme that was presented ...

• Word Count: 274
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

The author uses characterization, to appeal to the reader's senses, thoughts, and feelings, to develop the theme of a nineteenth century woman's desire for equal rights. ... Mallard to other women was the desire to be alone in her room when most would turn to family and friends for comfort. ... She acknowledges to herself that when she views the body she will weep again. ... She views the bending of her will as an "act" "no less a crime" (14). Chopin begins the story with the fact of Mrs. ...

• Word Count: 562
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Mallard, a wife afflicted with heart trouble, is informed of her husband's tragic death by her sister Josephine. ... Soon thereafter, her sister Josephine pleads with her to come out of her room for fear she may make herself ill. ... According to Kate Chopin, "When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease "of joy that kills."" (14) One theme illustrated in this story is a "new beginning,"" or a newfound freedom. ... The way one views marriage, love, life, death, and every other subject contained in the story all lead to differences in opinions and therefore differ...

• Word Count: 591
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

After this tragic event she goes up to her room to be alone. ... Mallard's awakening with an open window when she enters the room. Which tells us that she is no longer trapped in a room but can be free is she chooses. ... There, she starts to have an affair with Robert Lebrun, who she falls in love with. ... The Storm, another great story written by Kate Chopin expresses yet again the theme of a male dominated society. ...

• Word Count: 1053
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Women were underestimated and viewed as weak just based on gender. ... Armand always believed that he was part of reputable society and was on a pedestal because of his rich white origin, but because of the low view of blacks in society, his new link with them strips the meaning and importance from his life.  The theme of race throughout "Desiree's Baby" reveals racism in a universal nature. ... In short, they came face to face with reality. ... This negative association with black images made me view black objects throughout "Desiree's Baby" negatively. ...

• Word Count: 1578
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School