The Story of an Hour (Ideological Oppression)

1. Why was Mrs. Mallard not paralysed the same way as the other women at her husband’s death?

1.1. Brently Mallard treats Louise Mallard unfairly.

1.1.1. "There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow-creature."

1.1.1.1. Mr. Mallard infringing on Mrs. Mallards life against her will.

1.1.2. "A kind intention or a cruel intention made the act seem no less a crime as she looked upon it in that brief moment of illumination."

1.1.2.1. Further proving that the actions committed by Bentley Mallard were unethical and cruel.

1.1.3. "Her fancy was running riot along those days ahead of her. Spring days, and summer days, and all sorts of days that would be her own."

1.1.3.1. This reaction is unusual as most people would grieve and mourn. She was not happy being with her husband.

1.1.4. "Free! Body and soul free!" She kept whispering.

1.1.4.1. Louise Mallard felt joy instead of sadness for her husbands death.