Kate Chopin

"The Storm"
"The Story of an Hour"


1

"The Storm"

Explain Chopin's use of the storm. What is its function in the story? Why is this setting important or symbolic?

2 Discuss Chopin's treatment of marriage and love.

3 Explain the significance of the statement, "so the storm passed and everyone was happy."

4

"The Story of an Hour"

Discuss Chopin's use of irony.

5 Explain the significance of the line, "she breathed a quick prayer that life might be long."

6 One of the features of the short story is that it is a condensed genre. How does Chopin use the short story genre to tell the story of an hour?


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