Thesis # 2

I know we have already read this together in class, but mine was at the end so all criticisms, ideas to make better, and thoughts are welcome. Thanks!

      Thesis # 2: In “The Story of an Hour”, Kate Chopin uses phrases that display new life and freedom such as, “…the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life”, and “…countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves”, to demonstrate being released from the bounds of societal pressures and marriage of the time.  Conversely, Chopin paints images of death to show the restraints of being married on a women’s independence. This is done skillfully at the end of the story when Louise drops dead at the thought of being only Mrs. Mallard once again.