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Similarities Between Mrs. Mallard And Kate Chopin

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Name: Nadine Esber ID: 1206021917 Eng 103 sec K Dr. Alan Hickman Comparison and similarities between the two stories The plot for the story is the first point where these stories are different; Kate Chopin addresses several themes of satire, emotions and sympathy. Mrs. Mallard has a weak heart that makes her heart fragile. As a result, she receives sympathy from Mr. Mallard’s friends, Mr. Richard and Mrs. Mallard’s sister; Josephine protects her from the shock which predisposes her to a risky state. Chopin also portrays conflicts in the setting where the weak heart of Mrs. Mallard changes the way everything is done for her sake. She is treated with gentleness to avoid her getting shock. This becomes the source of conflict in the scenario since there is tension all over, trying to keep the tension away. The news of death as well puts them into danger introducing another setting for conflict. They are afraid of letting her die, knowing what has happened to her husband; Mr. Mallard. Complications in the story has also been created. She behaves differently from the way other women would behave. According to culture, the expected reaction of a widow to the death of her husband is unusual, which brings about the complications. She grasps in and cries out loud and locks herself in the house. Her locking herself in the house is an unusual reaction according to the traditions. This serves as an introduction to the climax, Mrs. Mallard felt free. The climax of the story is also

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