... and grandmother were both married and never re-married, she did not see a need for female dependency on a man. She was raised and educated by women. Even her marriage to Oscar Chopin did not change her views as he allowed her be herself and express her views as she pleases. She even gave her kids as much freedom as possible. After her ... the boldest stories written in American before the 1960's. Her stories explored subjects such as divorce and female sexuality. Chopin grew up in a wealthy family in St. Louis. She married Oscar Chopin in the 1870's after graduating from the Academy of ...

• Word Count: 1852
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School