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The Story of an Hour
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In The Story of an Hour, the author makes a rhetorical argument which delivered the message that even though you may think you love someone to the extent of wanting to spend the rest of your life with them, you may be just as happy or happier alone and out of their chains. This argument is clearly shown when the author states, "But she saw beyond that bitter moment a long procession of years to come that would belong to her absolutely" (112). This quote visibly shows that she welcomed the death of her husband because she was joyous of her years to come being alone. When Louise whispered under her breath, "Free, free, free," and "Free! Body and soul free!" this portrays how she ultimately wanted the freedom and relaxation that was now given to her. This argument can be related to society in many different ways. One specific...
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