Question

In “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin, what notion about society does Chopin seek to dismiss?

A. Independence is dangerous for women.
B. Women are unhappy in marriage.
C. Loneliness is a necessary aspect of life.
D. Women are safe and secure within marriage.

Answer 1

In “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin, the notion about society Chopin seeks to dismiss is that women are safe and secure within marriage.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Women are safe and secure within marriage. She wanted to show that even though a marriage might seem jolly, neglect can often lead to misery and depression. Marriage is more than being just existent in a house with a husband, there is much more that is necessary for happiness.