The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

The Story of an Hour

Kate Chopin

3 pages first pub 1894 (editions) user-added

fiction classics feminism short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

In these four stories, Kate Chopin subtly captures the intricate interior lives of a generation of women. From the famous proto-feminist tale "The Story of an Hour" to the subtly sexy "A Respectable Woman," Chopin sheds light on the frustrations, ...

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Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 53%
dark 34%
sad 28%
tense 17%
challenging 11%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 19%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | Plot: 19% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 17% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

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4.01

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