"The Story of an Hour" In a short story the setting is more significant then merely the time and place in which the story takes place. The setting of an effective short story often foreshadows or represents the character's emotions and feelings. In "The Story of an Hour" written by Kate Chopin, the setting plays a major role in the effectiveness of the story. Mrs. Mallard's husband was killed in a horrific railroad accident. The …showed first 75 words of 725 total…

…showed last 75 words of 725 total…story was carefully chosen by Kate Chopin to produce the fullest effect and outcome of the story. The setting helped Mrs. Mallard come to the realization of her "monstrous joy" towards her husband's death. Mrs. Mallard sees a new spring life as she sits in her room by the window. She was happy that her husband has past. The setting brings out the main point of the short story, foreshadowing the results of the story.