what are the major conflict in The Story of an Hour?
what are the major conflict in The Story of an Hour?
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The major conflict seen in this story is person versus society. Societal rules and expectations imposed upon men and women creates an animosity between them. A woman is expected only to take care of the private sphere but not make an appearance in the public sphere whereas the man is not imposed with such rules. Also the conflict between person and soul. The desire for freedom is pushed at the back of the mind by women as they are aware in a married life, being independent is not possible. The constant struggle to find oneself keeps on going.
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