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Kate Chopin was the author of several novels and short stories, including The Story of an Hour, which she published in Vogue Magazine.
The story follows Mrs. Louise Mallard as she comes to terms with the tragic death of her husband.
Brentley Mallard's name is first on a list of "killed" in a local railroad disaster.
We learn of Louise's heart trouble in the story's very first line:
Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death.
As the story progresses, however, we learn that her family needs to be worried about much more than just her physical symptoms.
Kate Chopin published The Story of an Hour in 1894, making it one of the earliest examples of feminist literature.
Louise's sister Josephine is the first to inform Louise of her husband's death.
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She kills herself
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She weeps and goes to her room
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She says "He's gone"
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She simply says his name, then faints
Upon learning of her husband's death, Louise locks herself in her room, where she experiences a surprising emotional reaction.
Josephine assumes that Louise must feel a great deal of grief after learning of her husband's death and worries that, because of Louise's heart condition, those emotions could cause her to become sick.
The story's final line explains:
When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease — of the joy that kills.
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Maybe if you actually read the story you would get at least one question right! Get yourself a copy, read it, then try again.
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It seems like it's been a little while since you've read The Story of an Hour. You might want to revisit the story, then try again to see if you can improve your score.
You may have forgotten a few details, but you clearly know the basics of this book. Study up a little and see if you can improve your score.
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You've clearly read this story pretty thoroughly. Now check out some of Kate Chopin's other works or read more about feminist literature.
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Look's like someone's a real Kate Chopin expert! You might want to check out some other great feminist writers.
Kate Chopin, is that you? You clearly know this story inside and out. Check out some other great feminist writers.