Question

When this story was first published in 1894, it was met with controversy and criticism. Consider how women were treated in 1894. How do you think Chopin’s historical context impacted how she wrote this story? How might this be related to Mrs. Mallard wanting to be free?

Answer 1

Answer:

She published her first novel, At Fault, in 1890, when she was forty. ... “The Story of an Hour” was published in 1894 and, along with “The Storm”