English Professor Explains Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” Analysis with Subtitles

[@drwhitneykosters]

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[@JimmyYuen-n5n]

Those they says h.m.s. or her mejesty service or hour .. minute.. seconds ...

[@isissoriano6533]

Thank you for a great analysis of "The Story of an hour ". I would hate to live in a century where I don't have power over myself. It's crazy to think that women had no right in the past. Good thing women back in the day didn't stop fighting for their rights.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Yes, it’s really sad and unfortunate how women were treated in the past. Every day, I, also, am grateful that I live in the time that I do.

[@janefoster6210]

I was required to write a 1000-word article on this, thank you so much for providing insight into the life of a married woman in the 19th century, I believe it makes the reader empathize with the protagonist much better.

[@drwhitneykosters]

It really does! The historical context is so important! I hope this helped make the essay easier, Jane!

[@rudolphspeaks2792]

I recall reading this story in my AP Literature class during my senior year of high school, and it was, surprisingly, the first time I encountered the concept of dramatic irony. I was deeply shocked by the ending, where the protagonist dies upon seeing her husband, a twist that left me both amused and profoundly saddened. It was tragic to witness her anticipation of a new life, only for it to be abruptly ended, and her death at the conclusion further intensified the emotional impact of the narrative. Your analysis is very clear and quick!

[@kimberlyrodriguez6847]

This story is probably one of my favorite stories that was provided in the class. Coming from someone who has experienced a very toxic relationship, I related so much to Mrs. Mallard and how she felt trapped with no way out. But once she gets the news that her husband is dead, she is finally able to get a small taste of freedom until unfortunately she doesn't. I do wonder though, what her life would have been if he actually did end up dying.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Me, too! Now, that would be an interesting story.

[@frolik8187]

When it comes to the list of short stories that we read in class, I find "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin to be my favorite one. In addition, I also did my reader-response essay on this short story, and it is an assignment I hope to never forget since I had an intense, intellectual fun time exploring this short story in so many ways I felt were strongly evident throughout the story. I learned so much by reading Chopin's story as well as watching your class lecture professor because my mind kept elevating with how I was understanding the story. Thank you again! While reading and researching this short story, it was noted that women during Chopin's time did not have existential freedom to decide their own essence, so when Chopin's writes of Louise in the story that "There would be no one to live for her during those coming years; she would live for herself", we are seeing the existential elation and newfound optimism that a woman (Louise) is experiencing for no longer being externally bounded to her husband in the patriarchal society she is living in. She is no longer a slave, a procreated machine. She is now free. While the passage may reveal a tasted of literary sweetness for the reader to revel in and taste for Louise, the ending of Chopin's short story to me reveals a much deeper, hidden theme which is the revealing of her pessimism in the fact that women may never be free at all from the masculine control that the husbands have over their wives. This may reveal Kate Chopin herself to be a pessimistic-feminist existentialist in the sense that while her main character (Louise) may be able to apply Jean-Paul Sartre's existential saying of "existence precedes essence" for only one hour in the story, at the end of the day it is only false hopes and naive optimism since women, according to the ending of the story may never be truly free at all. Furthermore, I truly do wonder how Louise's life could have been if her husband actually died and never returned home. This was one of those stories that made me cheer for the main character because I was absolutely emotionally moved and in awe by the way Louise started to optimistically plan out her life the moment her husband supposedly died. I felt as if I was there personally with Louise celebrating her husband's absence. I felt a plethora of emotions, feelings, and thoughts the whole story, and although Louise's newfound excitement and optimism all maybe happened for an hour, it was still emotionally moving for me to experience alongside Louise personally. Chopin's short story and "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka hold similar feelings of personal, passionate, profound, heartfelt feelings. Thank you once again Professor Kosters!

[@drwhitneykosters]

It is certainly hard not to empathize with Louise once we understand the circumstances.

[@bellanazzaro]

Thank you for explaining this story in further depth! I’m taking English online for school and I don’t really have a professor to listen to about stories like this and go into detail ! Definitely helps me understand this topic !! Thank youuuu

[@drwhitneykosters]

I’m so glad to hear this, Isabella!! Subscribe so that you’ll be notified of the other lectures that I’ll be posting. It’s hard going to school and not getting the necessary lectures!

[@LaVerdaSetsYouFree]

I really love your analyzes of The short story❤️ Also I wish that you would have explained things like setting, plot, point of view, theme/messages while going through it for education. I’m new in English so I’d love that. Thank you for this 🙏🏽❤️

[@drwhitneykosters]

I can definitely start doing that! Thank you for your feedback!

[@LaVerdaSetsYouFree]

Hii just stepping by to tell you that i got the chance to present this short story on my final english exam. 3 years in 1. i got top grades😍 and i would not have done it without your video! Thank you! 🙏🏽✨❤️ bless you

[@drwhitneykosters]

Oh, my gosh! Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with me! I am so happy for you! Thanks for watching!! @@LaVerdaSetsYouFree

[@liberte14]

Great and thorough explanation! Kudos to you! Thank you for spreading knowledge!

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thank you for watching!

[@XxGibleRSxX]

I find that "The Story of an Hour" was an interesting read as it is relatable to those of us who have constant inner monologues amongst ourselves. Although none of us are committing terrible acts or wishing ill on those around us to be disappeared for good, we all have battles within ourselves and difficulty coming to terms with then. Which is exactly what Kate Chopin is portraying to the readers through Louise.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnortiz7865]

I loved your insight into this story. It really helped verify my own thoughts on the story and your perception helped me feel more comfortable in my assessment. Thank you!

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thank you for watching! I’m so glad it helped!

[@Elk1112]

@Elk1112 0 seconds ago Thank you for explaining it through a feminist lens. When I first read the story, I understood she was happy but I didn’t understand exactly why, given her husband had been believed dead. After listening to the lecture the first time, I realized that the feminist lens helped it to make more sense. His death was the only way she could be free from the shackles that society placed on women during the era and live how she wanted to. Louise, upon hearing he was proclaimed dead, must have broken the shackles in that moment and when he came back, still alive, the shackles must have returned, heavier than ever. Of course, I say that metaphorically. In simpler terms, she couldn’t handle realizing she was still trapped in this society, and died because of it.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Yeah, it’s pretty sad.

[@VallerieFlores]

Great lecture! Your lectures always help me better understand the text. I used to think that as a reader, all we needed to do was just read a story, but you've opened my eyes to a whole new world of literature that I never knew existed. The Story of an Hour is actually quite a relatable story. I think a lot of people can relate to Mrs. Mallard in that they feel trapped with a certain person or even in a certain situation. The irony in the story is what captured my attention, in which her husband was never really gone yet she felt the relief as though he would've been.

[@drwhitneykosters]

So glad to hear they help!

[@kaylaL180]

First of all, great lecture! You describe things in such a clear and concise way; it really helps me to understand the story better than when I read it on my own. Thank you! Also, I thought this story was really sad. I think the biggest thing that heightened the sympathy I had towards Mrs. Mallard was the moment of realization she had when she recognized she was free. It’s like that feeling when you try a new food and realize you’ve been missing out. For her, she finally found that freedom that she didn’t know was missing from life, and as soon as she figured that out, it got taken away. I wish there was an alternate version of the story where Mrs. Mallard gets to have that freedom she craves. It would be interesting to see how she would have spent that time and the things she would have accomplished.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Now that would be cool!!

[@ashleygharbi]

In the lecture video, it depicts the situation of how marriage was in the 19th century. I believe this is a major theme of the story as it shows how Mrs. Mallard had no freedom due to her marriage. I can't imagine how hard it would be to be your husbands legal servant and have nothing that truly belongs to you. This can be the reason as to why Mrs. Mallard was relieved when her husband passed, she felt free. Also before watching the lecture video, I did not catch that Mrs. Mallard goes to Louise once she is free. This can show her new discovery of herself and even a break for the societal rules on marriage. I personally have not idenifted with Louise Mallard, but I do know many people who have. It is a difficult and hurtful feeling when one feels trapped in a relationship or sitaution.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@elenafarhanifar9841]

The story of an hour was definitely my favorite out of all the stories we read during this semester. I can relate to how she felt trapped in her own home and marriage and how the death of her husband gives her life. Perhaps she never felt alive when he was around and having celebrated her new found freedom, she can't bear the thought of having that freedom get taken away again. This story makes me imagine her being neighbors with Mary from the story "lamb to the slaughter", they are very similar in the marriages they were trapped in. Mary found a way out but she didn't.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@celestepacheco18]

This story was a very great read. I personally have been stuck in a relationship where I felt the need to leave but felt like I was not able to. Although my situation was not as terrible as Louise's, I still feel the realization of joy and freedom that she felt when she realized that her husband was gone. It was somewhat relatable to me because I felt the same when I was out of that relationship. This story was one of the most interesting because of the effective daydream that Louise has. It gives the plot somewhat of a twist and brings the title alive because she only lived the daydream of being a free woman for an hour when she realized that her husband was not actually dead. I also would like to say this was another great lecture with a great explanation of the story.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rosiefranco2235]

The Story of an Hour was one of my favorite reads this semester. I find it sad to learn about situations during marriage in the 19th century. I can see how Mrs. Mallard felt trapped in her marriage considering Mr. Mallard might have been a loving man, it still could have been a toxic relationship. And during that time it was hard to get away, so Mr. Mallards death would have been easy for her to see her freedom. Its like a breath of fresh air. However, was Mrs. Mallards heart condition a plot device or did it have a different symbolic meaning. Since she couldn't be free in human form, does it mean her death sets her free from her marriage?

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@HovikG.]

Great video Professor Koster! I enjoyed watching your lecture on Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour". It was nice getting to see yet another perspective on the story as you highlighted its relevance for contemporary societal and historical contexts as I wrote my essay.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kiskitaa]

I feel for Mrs. Mallard. It can be easy to lose oneself in marriage especially in those times when your legal rights were taken. I believe Mrs. Mallard's heart attack in the end still gave her what she'd been dreaming of, freedom. To die was to become free in the most dramatic sense. And I think this shows the severity of a woman's desire to be treated as equal to men back then. I assume being outspoken and honest on this topic was looked down upon so one had to sit back and listen. Death, of any spouse was freedom.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@danyaslife96]

This lecture was very eye opening to realize how far along we have come as a society from specific norms imposed in the past. Although some countries still see marriage in this light, others have developed and modernized. It really is disgusting to read and hear older stories that involve women being used and treated as objects rather than people when it came to family, patriarchal societies and their role as a wife.

[@drwhitneykosters]

It’s truly horrible to hear how women were treated in history.

[@juniorreyes6368]

Thank you for another lecture. After reading the story, it was interesting to note the themes of the conditions of marriage and the expectations for women. The story truly reflected the patriarchal standards that women were subjected to, such as giving up their full freedom (physically and mentally) in order to become housewives and caretakers. Although Mr. Mallard was a kind person that treated the protagonist with kindness, Louise Mallard was ecstatic upon hearing her husband's death because it signified her freedom from the bondage of marriage and it limits for women. I guess the thought of freedom and possibility of holding responsibilities seemed to be like the pot of gold found at the end of the rainbow, where the chances of it were slim, but actually happening causes immense joy and the endless possibilities of what to do after. She felt trapped inside said marriage, yearning for the freedom she never thought she would see, in which she sadly experiences for an hour.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@baharehash-mh2ze]

Thank you so much; it was a really good video🙏 specially the part about her own name, it was shocking 💔

[@drwhitneykosters]

You are welcome! Thank you so much for watching. I have several other videos if you ever need help in the future.

[@A-Dash315]

“The Story of an Hour" much like "The Necklace" is another story with a tragic ending that really makes me sad. The sheer devasation caused by finding out the supposed freedom she had was actually a fluke causing her to die of a heart attack is really the definition of tragic. While her excitement at her husband dying can be considered a bit messed up it is also understandble given that she was basically property when she was married to him. I do love how stories like these can make me very sympathetic towards characters like Mrs. Mallard who is happy over her husband dying and Mary who killed her husband simply because of how hard of a life they had under the rule of extremes patriarchy. Very good writting on the part of the authors.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Carlieduvs]

I have a quiz on this tomorrow so thank you🙏🏼 very helpful

[@drwhitneykosters]

Good luck on the quiz, Carlie!

[@conjurors-prelude]

I really appreciate your analysis through a feminist lens. I read this story in the 90s when I was in high school but I don’t think I grasped the full meaning back then. Reading it now, I can empathize with the protagonist. 😊I’m happily married now, but there were many times in the past when I felt trapped like she did. When I read the part about how she sobbed with wild abandon when her sister broke the news to her - rather than sit quietly in utter shock like others would have - I could see that in that very moment she wasn’t releasing sorrow over Mr Mallard. What she was doing was letting out years (possibly) of pent up emotions. Like a caged bird, she couldn’t fly, couldn’t sing. Now she was suddenly free. How else could one respond except by sobbing? Again, thank you for the excellent analysis.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Hi, Betsy! Thank you so much guy sharing this! It really is unsurprising that a lot of us would feel this way now and then-even today! I so appreciate you watching and your comment!

[@CindyLanyon]

This story makes so much more sense now that I understand what it was like to be married woman at this time. Very helpful lecture.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Yeah, not a fun position to be in at the time, I think.

[@adrianmontes132]

This story was a bit of a trip, because it talks about marriage, which is a major achievement and stepping stone in a relationship. Nowadays Marriage seems to be much more free than it was back then, but it also depends on the individual. Being financially and legally bound to someone who is a horrible person can be horrible. It reminds me of Lamb of the Slaughter, because it shows a woman with an exact opposite response to her husband “leaving”. In this story she felt trapped in a marriage, and it really did seem horrible to be married in that time, and to hear it was only a day dream, only makes it such a sad experience.

[@drwhitneykosters]

It’s sad, indeed.

[@meganalcaraz6187]

I like how you mentioned in the beginning of the video that it is best to look at this story through a feminist lens as it helps the reader sympathize really with the Louise. I do agree that she is not a heartless woman as she does grieve over her husband. Although her husband was not a unloving man as mentioned in the lecture I can definitely understand why Louise felt joy after his death. When thinking of what marriage was like for women in the past it sounds awful I can not imagine being economically dependent on my husband and not having control of my own self nor property. I feel that in a society that we live in now it is so heavily pushed on social media to not depend on a man and to "chase the bag" and "grind for our money". A lot of women in today's society are successful on their own and I can not imagine a man even if he was a loving and good person having all rights to everything that I own. I can not imagine having to only be at home and cooking and cleaning and taking care of kids all day and basically being a servant to a man when I am my own person. When you think of all of these things as a women you can sympathize with Louise that although she just lost her husband she gained her freedom once again.

[@drwhitneykosters]

It’s pretty terrible to think about, let alone live! I have a lot of empathy for Louise, too.

[@mug7546]

When I read this one, I almost wanted to interpret it as a sort of "what If?" story, showing a different route from what had happened in lamb to the slaughter. The two carry similar themes and each deals with the man fully dictating the woman's life choice's and decisions. The only difference is, Louise is incredibly happy here because her husband died early one whereas Mary from lamb to the daughter is more damaged as that's all she had ever known.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Interesting comparison!

[@reeseamberr]

Thank you! this was so useful for my homework ❤

[@drwhitneykosters]

So glad it helped! I have plenty of other lectures available for future use!

[@clairebug]

What a tragic story. I'm grateful for reading it, because it does a better job of describing the horrors that 19th century women went through than any history book I've ever read. Thankfully there has been significant progress towards the marital freedom of women as well as the roles that are expected of them. The ending is a gut punch as well. It's like if a prisoner finally escaped from Plato's Cave only to die of a heart attack upon the discovery that the "outside world" was just another, bigger cave. Or if Truman finally escaped the "Truman Show" only do die of a heart attack upon discovering that the "outside world" was just another TV set. In that same way, Mrs. Mallard's freedom was false.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Great comparison!

[@Yomamashana]

this was so helpful thank you!

[@drwhitneykosters]

So glad it helped!

[@vickyperez3602]

This story was very interesting to read as I feel like woman would still feel this way today to an extent depending on the circumstances. Marriage back then was horrible you were basically signing yourself away from one man to another. The father ran the household and during the ceremony where the father walks the bride down the aisle signified handing over them just so another man can takeover their life. It is a sweet thought but thats the truth, woman do get the short end of the stick so many stories I have heard about woman doing everything when it comes to childcare even if they work or not, husbands take on less responsibility but are applauded regardless. Now this may not be everyones case but it is for many. Marriage is not the same as it was then but it is still a work in progress. Once woman can make the choice on their own bodies not involving the husbands opinion I say we will be going down a path to a better world.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AsemAsem-n2m]

Your analysis is excellent doctor I really was impressed thank you for the explanation❤❤ , can you make a video explaining animal farm novel ?

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thank you so much for watching! I will absolutely put that novel on the to do list for you!

[@chelseytorres4214]

Marriage to me isn’t giving up your freedom or giving your partner authority and power over you, to me it’s the next stop to show the love you and your partner have for each other, it’s a step to grow together and become the best version of each other. Being side to side and having each other to rely on and be there for each other. At first to me the story of an hour made it seem like she was being mistreated or had been cheated on, but after reading and watching until the end I realized that maybe all she ever wanted was her freedom. She died at the thought of freedom, and unfortunately this still happens a lot today all over the world.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NikitaBompongo]

Thank you so much ma'am I was having difficulty in understanding this story but the way you broke it down made it so easier for me to know what the story of an hour actually is about keep up the good work i applaud you you're doing a good job out there!!!

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thank you so, so much! I’m so glad the lecture helped you. I have many more lectures out there if you need additional help in the future!

[@loveyourselfbts7k]

Thank-you so much Mam for this video. It really helped me a lot😊😊😃

[@drwhitneykosters]

I’m so glad it helped!!

[@ashleymelero2721]

When I read this story, I felt bad for Mrs. Mallard because of how I knew she would’ve liked to be free. Although she felt a sense of relief of her husband’s death, I don’t blame her. Knowing that women were not able to belong to themselves would have also made me feel relieved. When you mentioned the roles of married women, it made me think about a scene in the 2019 Little Women’s movie when Amy talks to Theadore about marriage being an economic proposition. She mentions that because she’s a woman, there is no way for her to make her own money, other than to marry rich. She then mentions how if she did have her own money and kids, it would have been her husband’s property.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Great reference! Yes, this was what all women faced at this time.

[@TsheringTshomo-gu3vh]

wonderful and insightful. thank you,

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thank you for watching!

[@SyedAbbasHusain-l4f]

why dosent this lady have a million subscribers?

[@drwhitneykosters]

Haha, tell your friends!

[@reneemartinez5415]

I definitely ended up on that emotional roller coaster the author created. I felt sorry for the woman because her husband died, and was confused with her reaction of joy until her new found freedom is explained. Her crushing disappointment upon seeing him alive after all, is so profound that it basically kills her. And while she is sick you are left feeling that she couldn’t bear the continued state of her married life after experiencing the promise of freedom, even if only an hour.

[@drwhitneykosters]

You’re right! It’s certainly a roller coaster for the reader, too!

[@silviakoshkarian4279]

Do I blame Mrs. Mallard for celebrating her new found freedom? No. Especially in the time that this story was written, when women were more looked at as property than anything. Is is a little selfish to be celebrating being free when you just found out that your husband is dead? Yes, but Louise has been so selfless in creating a home, and being a wife that it seems she has forgotten to be selfish for herself. Having a new perspective on life, or going back to a life she once had may be just the thing she has been looking for. And when he husband returns she grieves the loss of that temporary freedom she was gifted with for just an hour.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Yes, the reader goes through a number of emotions, too!

[@dreclr71]

Now, the bath, the bath water and baby is out the window and ass up in the street

[@LEGORoboWorkshop]

This lecture on The Story of an Hour breaks down how the main character feels free after hearing about her husband’s death, showing how her marriage limited her. The surprising ending highlights the complicated feelings of freedom and independence. It’s a simple but powerful look at how society and relationships affect personal freedom.

[@zoemorgan2024]

thank you, this was so helpful!

[@drwhitneykosters]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped!

[@reyku]

Awesome analysis especially the context of marriage

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thank you! And, thank you so much for watching. I hope it helped you.

[@Joseph66678]

This story reminded me a lot of the one we read earlier, lamb to the slaughter in terms of the domestication of women in these atrocious relationships, sort of a look at the inner struggles of women. While interesting it makes me sick in realizing the realities of some women who to this day some are experiencing, it makes me mad and has me questioning life. The interesting thing to me is the way Louise takes her husbands death as sort of a rebirth, makes you think.

[@drwhitneykosters]

It certainly does.

[@ThuyNguyen-lf2sm]

😂 Enjoy your lecture! Thanks professor.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks!!

[@taburnalmichaelas.7161]

Thank you so much!!

[@drwhitneykosters]

Hope it helped!

[@tarkanacar6342]

Thank

[@drwhitneykosters]

Hope it helped!

[@EliasNarvaez-n2g]

This was an interesting story. This story demonstrates what marriage was like in the 19th century, and women were impacted back then.This book and this lecture has taught me that even though marriage in the 19th century is behind us. Believe it or not, there are some couples in other parts of the world who can still see marriage in this form of way. Check out the newsreport and real life action today. Women still continue to face marital issues with their partners with men continuing to take full advantage of their lives and controlling their decisions. This takes away their freedom and human rights, which impacted Mrs. Mallard as well.

[@cerianaattar3545]

can you plz analyze stories by another theory Freud and Structuralism?

[@drwhitneykosters]

Hi! I actually already have some lectures posted that interpret texts from a psychoanalytic point of view! Check out my videos on Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6CxpJytZ7Kheq8si=sk4VDi7d53QohTNx and Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Guep5mqs6qftUsi=50rMimRRZfs4wN_p Which texts were you hoping to get help with?

[@cerianaattar3545]

@@drwhitneykosters Hi, first, thank you for replying but i was asking about the lady or the tiger such as the story of an hour because there is no interpretation for them by these theories and i have exam on Monday :( . By the way thank you for your explanation it is useful.

[@brendasalazar1263]

If I was a woman in the 19th century, I think I would do what it takes to never marry. If pushed to have an arrange marriage, I will try to find a way to make an escape plan! The overall goal for me for the 19th century is to make sure I make & keep my own money! I hate the past behavior of what people had to endure in the 19th century, (well to all past centuries). For example when you mentioned how the law doesn't recognize marital rape, how is that okay? How is the law not going to get involved? (I'm assuming most didn't). I feel terrible for Louise, whether she actually loved her husband or not, I guess I'm glad he was a kind person. However could you just imagine if he was a complete monster? I say that because weren't most men in the past centuries saw women as their objects, rather than a human being? It is one of my biggest fears when getting into a committed relationship, because you just never know the person 100%.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Women didn’t have a lot of choices or rights back then, unfortunately.

[@weismt]

An hour. This video is only 10 minutes. I would complain about false advertising but the video is too good!!!

[@drwhitneykosters]

I’ll keep at it!

[@joe9434]

Great class

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thanks for watching!

[@adrianparra6932]

This story is a fascinating exploration of identity, freedom, and societal expectations. Do you think Louise’s fleeting sense of liberation reflects a universal human desire to break free from constraints, or is it more specific to her experience as a woman in a repressive marriage?

[@InTheGame-oo8qn]

Mam can U make a video of analysis of the chapter dolphins by carol ann Duffy ? It will be very hempful as we have exam on 13 feb of eng lit . and your analytical explanation are really Very helpful.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Hi! I don’t know that I could get it done that soon, but I do have a lecture on Katherine Mansfield’s short story, “The Singing Lesson,” as well as Shakespeare’s The Tempest. I also just recorded a lecture on Matthew Arnold’s “Dover Beach,“ which I will be posting tonight or tomorrow just for you guys. I know your exam is next week. Please check those out and share with anyone else taking the exam!! I am sorry that I cannot get this other lecture done in time, but it is too short of notice, unfortunately. Good luck on your exam!

[@InTheGame-oo8qn]

@@drwhitneykosters no problem mam . thank u very much for your efforts for us.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Here’s the video to Arnold’s “Dover Beach.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYashYR9l7KqsNUsi=zH3VlvLOudcicAaI

[@InTheGame-oo8qn]

@@drwhitneykosters thanks mam.

[@InTheGame-oo8qn]

@@drwhitneykosters I m grateful to find a teacher like u . I will make optimum use of ur resources. Thanks mam

[@DakotaFord592]

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[@entertainment-vj9mr]

Infact very useful

[@drwhitneykosters]

Hope it helped!

[@ranaram-ef9kq]

thank you

[@drwhitneykosters]

You’re welcome! I hope it helped!

[@victorwhite9875]

Thanks for helping me out with my essay gorgeous

[@drwhitneykosters]

Glad it helped, Victor!

[@Calegend1]

This story honestly made me mad and upset at the same time. First off, I feel bad for the women who lived in the 19th century. Especially when men could be forceful in the bedroom to their woman. The fact that children and women back then were considered to be”belong” to the man is wrong. Mighty as well be slavery at that pint. I can understand why Mrs. Mallard daydreams about wanting her freedom. It sounds like back then women really were not allowed to have a life and constantly working around the house, around their man, and take care of the kids and everything else. This story is a good eye opener because this type of relationship still kind of exists in today’s society as well. However there are many changes though and us women have more rights and don’t have to be force into marriage in most states and countries that is. What this story tells us is that there were women back then who were not happy in their marriage and had their thoughts about wanting out and how they would feel if they were no longer married and what the women would do with their freedom. Never underestimate us women. We can be powerful and strong.

[@drwhitneykosters]

Thank you for sharing!

[@alyssalopez5823]

The woman was dissatisfied despite having a loving spouse, demonstrating that you can be unhappy with other things even if your marriage is ideal. She was bound by this title because women at the time had no rights. It was unfortunate to witness that she was never able to genuinely feel profound freedom; it was only in death that she was able to do so after suffering for awhile.

[@drwhitneykosters]

I think some people still feel this way, even with more rights and freedom.

[@abdallahoubaki4417]

I'm happy for the husband, he is now free 😂😂🎉

[@drwhitneykosters]

Ha!

[@annolbudhamagar38]

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[@aurikagrebeniuk9240]

Dr. Kosters' feminist study of "The Story of an Hour" shows how limited marriage was in the 1800s and gives us a more nuanced view of Louise Mallard's complicated response to the death of her husband. It gives the story more meaning by looking at names, the title, and dramatic irony. What do you think the social norms about marriage were like in the 1800s that affect how we understand Louise's mental journey through the story, and how did it all compare to 21st century?