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The Story of an Hour

The Story of an Hour

Q Assignment Instructions Page - 201 https://archive.vcu.edu/english/engweb/webtexts/hour/ Questions 1-4, You must use MLA format, include one full page of work, and use support (correctly cited) from your book and story. NOTE - I will not always include a link and the questions. I do this for the first assignment to give time to students who may not have a book. 1. The story's basic exposition is presented in its first two paragraphs. What additional information about character or setting would you like to know? Why do you supposed Chopin does not supply that information? 2. "The Story of an Hour" is a very economical story, with little action or dialogue. Do you see this economy as a strength or weakness? Explain. 3. When "The Store of an Hour" was first published in Vogue magazine in 1894, the magazine's editors titled The Dream of an Hour." A film version, echoing the last words of the story, is called The Joy That Kills, Which three titles do you believe most accurately represents what happens in the story? Why?. 4. Do you think Brently Mallard physically abused his wife? Did he love her? Did she love him? Exactly why was she so relieved to be rid of him? Can you answer any of these questions with certainty?

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Question 1: Chopin needs to provide more information about the characters. Also, since the story relies on a twist, Chopin needs to manipulate the readers. However, adding too much to direct the reader in a different direction would be too much plot manipulation. The author might have decided to keep things simple so as to align with our preconceived notions about marriage and love.