1. Self-Destruction in The Story of an Hour
Louise knows the "forbidden apple" is her independence. ... She had "abandoned herself as a little whispered word escaped her slightly parted lips. ... Louise does love her husband, but not as much as she loves herself. ... Louise was is in such a state of shock that her heart fails her and she dies. ... The self-love Louise developed turned into self-dest...
- Word Count: 1871
 - Approx Pages: 7
 - Has Bibliography
 - Grade Level: High School