... society where women were subjected to acting in a certain manner. Women were to get married, have children, and live a traditional life. Chopin did not grow up in a traditional household, perhaps setting the basis on her view of society. She was raised by her mother and grandmother, both widows. Her father died of a train accident when she was only five years old. She ... relation with another man. This is thought to be her inspiration for the affair in her work "The Story of an Hour." This particular story, along with "The Awakening" is female oriented. This article is very informative...

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