Question

Write a limerick of Mrs. Mallard from “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin

Answer 1

This limerick captures the essence of Mrs. Mallard's short-lived journey from grief to an awareness of freedom after hearing of her husband's death, and back to tragedy in 'The Story of an Hour' by Kate Chopin.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the chamber, quite subdued, Mrs. Mallard learned her fate. A widow now, she sat and mused, her freedom at the gate. Grief struck her like a stormy wave, but beneath there grew a crave. An hour of joy she barely had, before her heart became so sad. And thus did end Mrs. Mallard's rave, back to her life, no more the brave.

Answer 2

In "The Story of a Hour," by Kate Chopin, Louise is told that her husband is dead. After mourning him, she goes to her bedroom and experiences an amazing feeling of freedom and relaxation, which makes her enthusiastic to begin a new life on her own. As a consequence, when she sees her husband is alive and realizes that she will not be able to live the independent life she expected anymore, she feels a dreadful emotional misery, which results in her heart attack.