... of European writers, her family background, and regional geography has had an obvious influence in Kate Chopin's major works as well as her life experiences. Chopin, whose fame came years after her death, was once described as "A woman ahead of her time" ("Kate"1-2). Her major works included short stories, children stories, and two novels ("Kate" 2). Chopin was born in St. Louis, Missouri ... fair with some relatives and close friends. She suffered from a cerebral hemorrhage that day and spent two days in the hospital where she died ("Kate" 4). Years later, after Chopin's death, her fam...

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... was yet another phase in her life dominated by feminine influence. In 1870, at age twenty, Kate wed her husband, Oscar Chopin. He loved Kate, and permitted her to have many freedoms other women did not enjoy (The Awakening-Kate Chopin). Her independence may have been what attracted Oscar to Kate. That can be assumed since he allowed her to be so independent, a thing many husbands of ... her love of music right up until her death (Ewell, 5). What were Kate's strong opinions? We know she was into women's rights and interested in their choices, feelings and roles. But what can be inferred ...

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