The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

The Story of an Hour

Kate Chopin

fiction classics feminism short stories reflective medium-paced

32 pages | first published 1894

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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 60%
emotional 55%
dark 39%
sad 31%
tense 17%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | Plot: 19% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 14% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%

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