Mr Brently Mallard, Louise’s husband, appeared at the last part of the story but had not participated in any conversations. His character was deduced from Louise’s thoughts and emotions. Brently who represented the typical 19th century husband, believed woman to be only capable of taking care of theRead more
Mr Brently Mallard, Louise’s husband, appeared at the last part of the story but had not participated in any conversations. His character was deduced from Louise’s thoughts and emotions. Brently who represented the typical 19th century husband, believed woman to be only capable of taking care of the home and the family. He denied Louise of any freedom and she was stuck in a loveless marriage. Through the institution of marriage, Brently imposed a will upon Louise’s independence. It was evident that their marriage was not a successful team nor a happy one through Louise’s inner happiness at the death of her husband.
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Though the mood at the starting of the story was sad and depressing as the news of Louise’s husband death reached her, it slowly escalated to happiness and joy. While in the room all by herself, Louise realized with sudden excitement that she was finally free, free from the control of her husband anRead more
Though the mood at the starting of the story was sad and depressing as the news of Louise’s husband death reached her, it slowly escalated to happiness and joy. While in the room all by herself, Louise realized with sudden excitement that she was finally free, free from the control of her husband and could do anything as she liked. The taste of freedom and the happiness on discovering it lifted the mood of the story. It became light hearted and joyful. But as the story reached its climax, it quickly escalated into shock. On seeing her husband alive, Louise, went into a shock, and finally succumbed (died) to a heard attack.
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