Leo Haines. Professor Capozzi. Research Paper. April 29,

Leo Haines Professor Capozzi Research Paper April 29, 2017 Kate Chopin Kate Chopin was a famous author of short stories and articles. Kate was born on February 8, 1850, in St. Louis Missouri, and she grew up speaking English and French. After her husband has passed in 1882, and that is when her writing career launched. In most of her novels and stories her characters are bilingual, also known as fluent in two languages. Kate Chopin using the theme of feminism in her stories, â€Å"The Awakening†, â€Å"The Storm†, and â€Å"The Story of an Hour,† where she illustrates the use of the feminist movement and where she describes women’s sexualaity in her writings. During Kate Chopin’s time, feminism was not much different than it is today. Most feminists†¦show more content†¦The quote demonstrates the feminist theory and that is was thought that all women were oppressed. In this story, marriage seems to be displayed as the male having control of the women. Also, the story gives us the intention that Mrs. Mallard t hought she was not allowed to express her own thoughts, which was probably true. After her husband passes away, she realizes how free she is and transforms into her own individual person. Right after Mrs. Mallard has these deep thoughts, we begin to hear her sister calling her Louise. With her being called by her original name, we can identify that she is now equal to men, and she is her own person instead of being held back as a wife. A second story that portrays the idea of feminism is â€Å"The Awakening†, also by Kate Chopin. Edna, who happens to be the protagonist in the story who is an honorable woman who recognizes not only her desires but as well as her courage. Women who were of the Victorian decent, were believed to act in a certain manner, which is taking care of everyone in the household. Edna desired freedom, and was lived by her close friend who goes by the name of Mademoiselle. During the 19th century, the normal life of a woman consisted of being married, mai ntaining domestic relationships, and carrying a child. The book states that Mr.