Analyzes
What is the tone of the story?
Shifts from sorrow to relief and freedom, then shock and tragedy.
What happens at the beginning of the story?
Louise learns her husband has died in a train accident.
Where does the story take place?
In the Mallard family’s house.
What symbolizes freedom in the story?
The open window.
Who is the author?
The author is Kate Chopin
who is is Louise's sister
Josephine is Louise's sister, she acts as the caretaker of Louise. She tries to support and comfort her sister.
What does Louise do after hearing the news?
She cries, then goes to her room alone to think.
Where does Louise go to think
Louise goes to her room alone
What does Brently Mallard represent
Brently Mallard symbolizes the return of control and the loss of freedom that marriage brings to women.
the author was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
who is Richard?
Richard is Brently’s friend, and also acts as a supporter and caretaker of Louise.
What realization does Louise have while in her room?
She realizes she’s free and feels joy about her independence.
What does the open window symbolize?
Freedom and opportunities outside her marriage.
Louise whispers, “Free! Body and soul free!” what does she mean
Louise means she is completely free from her husband’s control and can finally live for herself.
Did the author have kids, if so how many?
What is the conflict the protagonist is facing?
Character VS Self.
What happens when Brently Mallard returns home?
He walks in alive,he was never in the accident.
During what time period is the story set?
The late 19th century.
What is an example of foreshadowing in the story?
Mentioning Louise’s heart trouble at the beginning.
What years did the author live through
The author lived from 1850 - 1904.
what's the theme?
The theme is understanding the overwhelming and uncertain emotions of loss.
How does the story end?
Louise dies of shock
what does the rain represent
the rain represents sorrow
What do the heart problems symbolize?
Louise’s emotional weakness or confinement.
What are the 2 tragic things that happened to the author
Kate Chopin and her husband both died young, with Kate Chopin dying from brain hemorrhage