The Story of an Hour
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In "The Story of an Hour," the fact that Mrs. Mallard is "afflicted with a heart trouble" becomes an ironic reality, for Mrs. Mallard's "heart trouble" in the beginning of the story is that she feels emotionally thwarted in her marriage.
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About The Story of an Hour
What is The Story of an Hour about?
In "The Story of an Hour," the fact that Mrs. Mallard is "afflicted with a heart trouble" becomes an ironic reality, for Mrs. Mallard's "heart trouble" in the beginning of the story is that she feels emotionally thwarted in her marriage.
Who wrote The Story of an Hour?
The Story of an Hour was written by Kate Chopin.
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