Constraints Prisons and detention centers, animal cages, even children’s playpens- all have bars...

ConstraintsPrisons and detention centers,

animal cages, even children’s playpens- all have bars to keep their inhabitants from escaping. But are these the only kinds of constraints that restrict freedom?

ConstraintsBrainstorm a list of different

circumstances in which people can become trapped or otherwise kept from fulfilling themselves.

The Story of an HourIn “The Story of an Hour,” Kate

Chopin explores just how restrictive invisible bars can be.

The Story of an Hour- ObjectivesExplore the key idea of

constraintsAnalyze plot and conflictRead a short storyPredictUse effective voice

Get to Know Kate ChopinRead all about Kate Chopin and

complete the note taking handout.

ConflictPrezi TIME

Plot and ConflictElizabeth wanted to study

medicine. Her brothers criticized her for having unnatural ambitions. She lost confidence, but didn’t give up on her goal. She found a university that accepted women and took a few courses. Ten years later she earned her medical degree.

???? The UnexpectedWhat is something that

happened to you that was unexpected?

The Story of an Hour

What happened in the story that was completely unexpected?

Lets Listen to a song!!

IRONYan outcome of events contrary to

what was, or might have been, expected.

Underline the examples of IRONY in the song.

Three Types of IronyVerbalDramaticSituational

Verbal IronyAn author or character says

something, but means something else.

What is said is often the opposite of what is meant.

The Character is aware of the irony

Dramatic IronyThe reader knows something

about a characters situation that the character does not know.

The character is unaware of the irony.

The reader is aware of the irony.

Situational IronyWhat actually happens is not

what is expected to happen Situational irony often defies

logic

The character does not expect the outcome

The reader does not expect the outcome.

Take NotesWhere does the story take place?What is wrong with Mrs. Mallard?What news is she about to hear?Why is Mrs. Mallard’s sister so

worried about breaking this news?

Conflict ReviewReread lines 34-36 (pg. 762) With

what is Mrs. Mallard struggling? Explain whether her conflict is internal or external.

Consider the feelings Mrs. Mallard struggles to repress when she first enters her room. How, in lines 42-67, is this conflict resolved?

ContraintsMrs. Mallard is responding to the

loosening of constraints. What are these constraints? What is her reaction to this change?

IronyWhat is an example of Dramatic

Irony from the story?

DiscussionWomen’s roles have certainly

changed since Chopin wrote this story, but has the institution of marriage? Reread lines 49-54. Is the imposition of will by both men and women that Chopin describes still an issue in contemporary marriages? Explain your opinion.

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