Dahl begins his narrative in third person participant, limited omniscient point of view. ... The theme begins to arise with Mary striking Patrick over the head with the leg of lamb. ... This theme of contrast is repeated when Mary is speaking with the detectives. ... After stating the theme to the reader, Dahl is ready to reveal the cover up. ... Mary overheard this from the living room and began to giggle. ...

• Word Count: 552
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

"The Story Of An Hour" Kate Choplin Theme In "The Story Of An Hour," Kate Choplin suggests that in certain situations, the death of a loved one may be a blessing or the marriage may be a prison sentence to some. ... Point Of View We experience the joy Louise Mallard felt upon hearing of her husband's death through third person narration. ... Immediately after hearing the news, Louise starts crying, and storms into her room. Since Louise spends the majority of the short story in her room, this the main setting of the story. ... She wept at once, with sudden, wild abandonment, in her ...

• Word Count: 360
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

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 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