1. A very Old Man With Enormous Wings
In "The Storm" , Choplin uses the quick intensity of the weather to symbolize, and provoke the relationships and actions of the character's in the story. ... Another aspect is the fact that when the storm begins to fade away, the story notes that at this point it invites them to sleep, but they dare not stop what they were doing. ...
Mallard finds herself moving quickly through a gamut of emotions; from grief and fear, to guilt, and finally to joy. ... Although she is happy in this moment of her newfound freedom and independence, she notes that she will weep again when she sees him at the funeral because "she [did] love him-[sometimes]" (Chopin 55). ... She says a quick prayer, "that life may be long," (Chopin 55) so that she can enjoy her freedom and independence for years to come. ...
It states: "The notes of a distant song which some one was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eves." ... After Louise has finally been allowed to taste freedom once again, it is as quickly taken away from her, hence the name "Story of an Hour". ...