The Story of an Hour

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What is the main theme of 'The Story of an Hour'?

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The oppressive nature of marriage.

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Who is the protagonist of 'The Story of an Hour'?

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Louise Mallard.

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What is the significance of the open window in the story?

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It signifies the opportunities and freedom that await Louise.

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How does Louise Mallard initially react to the news of her husband's death?

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With uncontrollable grief.

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What is the doctors' explanation for Louise Mallard's death?

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She died of joy that kills.

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What literary device is prominently used in 'The Story of an Hour'?

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Irony.

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What does Louise Mallard's heart condition symbolize in the story?

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Her emotional repression and the constraints of her marriage.

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How does the story portray the concept of freedom?

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Freedom is portrayed as a fleeting and ultimately unattainable state for Louise.

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What role does Josephine play in the story?

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Josephine is Louise's sister who tries to protect her from the shock of her husband's death.

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What does the ending of 'The Story of an Hour' suggest about Louise's life?

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It suggests that her brief taste of freedom is crushed by the return of her husband.