1. The Story of An Hour
Written by Kate Chopin

2. Character – “Story of …”
Identify the characters and their roles.
What subtle character descriptions in the beginning carry positive connotations toward later character developments?
What are some important traits of Mrs. Mallard? Josephine? Richards? Mr. Mallard?
Identify internal and external developments of Mrs. Mallard’s character.

3. Character – “Story of …”
5. Contest the doctors’ conclusion by writing an alternative cause of death for Louise Mallard based on the additional information provided in the narrative about her situation.