Why does the woman (the “clear-eyed girl”) try so hard to make his drunken behavior seem “perfectly fine”?

 
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Chopin:
1. In “The Story of an Hour,” the narrator states: “She [Louise Mallard] did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her” (2). Explain why Mrs. Mallard’s joy can be considered “monstrous.”
2. (A) Do you think Mrs. Mallard hates her husband? (Has he treated her badly?)
(B) Do you think she was frustrated by the limitations and restrictions of the social codes? Explain.
Parker:
3. Why does the woman (the “clear-eyed girl”) try so hard to make his drunken behavior seem “perfectly fine”?
4. Why is the title of Parker’s story ironic?
5. Discuss a theme of this story.
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Social Codes (19th and early 20th centuries)
At the time this story was written, women were expected to be domestic, submissive (dependent on male support), pious (religious/moral), and pure. Their exclusive roles were housewife, mother, and family tutor of social and moral virtues. There was no prestige working outside the house (which most immigrant women and African-American women had to do). Being a lady of leisure indicated one’s social standing.

 
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