The Relationship Between Men and Women Presented in the Short Story “the Story of an Hour”
The relationship between men and women presented in the short story “The Story of an Hour”, is that men dominated society. A Woman’s freedom was nonexistent. Throughout this short story, women are presented as powerless and dependent while men were considered to be superior. Women were tied down through marriage, such as, having been expected of doing as the man pleased without having any say in the relationship. Through a feminist critical perspective, this short story supports a patriarchal society that is presented though marriage and women’s lack of freedom. During this period in time, men had dominated with power and control over women. Women were seen as weak and powerless, therefore it was assumed and expected of women to obey the husband. Louise whom had been married to Brently Mallard, was under her husband’s restraint since the words “I Do” uttered her mouth. In the text, Louise’s freedom was hidden and held back between the time of her marriage, up until news was received mentioning her husband’s death. Applying a feminist critical perspective clearly presents that women did not belong to themselves. They were a part of the husband and were under his authority. Applying the perspective clearly identifies a man’s abuse towards women, through power and control.
Louise was gently informed of the news of her husband’s death, due to a heart condition. Louise sobbed and went up to her room alone. She would have no one to follow her. She sat down an armchair and looked through an open window and could see the delicious breath of rain that was in the air and the countless number of sparrows that were twittering in the eaves. Her face spoke lines of repression and even a certain strength. She gazes off into the sky and has an intelligent suspension of thought. Applying a feminist critical perspective suggests the idea that Louise had realized all of the joy, happiness, and new life that now surrounded her, which was not apparent during the time of her
Louise was gently informed of the news of her husband’s death, due to a heart condition. Louise sobbed and went up to her room alone. She would have no one to follow her. She sat down an armchair and looked through an open window and could see the delicious breath of rain that was in the air and the countless number of sparrows that were twittering in the eaves. Her face spoke lines of repression and even a certain strength. She gazes off into the sky and has an intelligent suspension of thought. Applying a feminist critical perspective suggests the idea that Louise had realized all of the joy, happiness, and new life that now surrounded her, which was not apparent during the time of her