"The Awakening-, another popular story written by her, was published in 1899, and by then she was well known as a writer, and had published over one hundred stories, essays, and sketches in literary magazines. ... The theme of the story is the irony of fate and how life can take unpredictable turns. ... Mallard really felt about her husband's death, and give an understanding to the story's theme of ironic fate. ... These ironic statements contribute to the theme of the irony of fate, because they give an understanding to what could happen to Mrs. ... Mallard's excit...

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• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School