Kate Chopins The Story of an Hour and Desiress Baby

Escape to Feminism Feminism appears in many different types of medias around the world. Some of the first beginnings of feminism appeared in literature. A feminist writers work often portrays women as very strong and independent. Kate Chopin reveals her feminism throughout most of her works. In two of her works, â€Å"The Story of an Hour† and â€Å"Dà ©sirà ©e’s Baby†, feminism is expressed through journey two women take to escape to freedom from unsatisfying marriages. Neither of the husbands in either story are good representations of what a loving husband should be. Although, Mrs. Mallard nor Dà ©sirà ©e are physically abused, there are many different types of abuse. Their husbands’ abuse reveals in the control they had over their wives and†¦show more content†¦However, something awakens inside her, and she realizes what she and the marriage have become. With this understanding Dà ©sirà ©e knows she must leave to be free; she â€Å"disappeared among the reeds and willows that grew thick along the banks of the deep, sluggish bayou† (Chopoin 164). Her escape from the marriage may not be the easiest, but Dà ©sirà ©e chooses freedom. The freedoms of both women did not come easy, but they did at least come. Both stories are assumed to be tragedies, because the means by which these women escape are not the most pleasant. Chopin did not intend for this to be true though. Mrs. Mallard’s death should be celebrated, because it is understood that if her husband lives, she cannot. Mrs. Mallard’s death is her way of finally becoming alive and free. Although choosing to die, she ascends to a much happier place than earth. The very last sentence of the story says that Mrs. Mallard died â€Å"of joy that kills† (Chopin 161). The phrase is a play on words, because Mrs. Mallard really died in despair. While Mrs. Mallard did not die of joy, she is finally be truly happy now. Dà ©sirà ©e’s escape differs from Mrs. Mallard’s. Dà ©sirà ©e might not know where she will end up, but she leaves her husband’s overbearing ways of life. It is not known if Dà ©sirà ©e lives or dies, bu t it can be assumed that she reaches a better place either way. Chopin views both escapes from the wives’