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The Story of an Hour
In Kate Chopin's short story "The Story of an Hour," there is much irony. The first irony detected is in the way that Louise reacts to the news of the death of her husband, Brently Mallard. Before Louise's reaction is revealed, Chopin alludes to how the widow feels by describing the world according to her perception of it after the "horrible" news. Louise is said to "not hear the story as many women have heard the same." Rather, she accepts it and goes to her room to be alone. Now the reader starts to see the world through Louise's eyes, a world full of a new and pure life.
In her room, Louise sinks into a comfortable chair and looks out her window. Immediately the image of comfort seems to strike an odd note. One reading this story should question the use of this word "comfortable" and why Louise is not beating the furniture instead. Next, the newly widowed woman is looking out of the window and sees spring and all the new life it brings. The descriptions......

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