In "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, what is the most likely reason that Chopin refers to the main character as Mrs. Mallard rather than using her first name?

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Olive Campos

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18 July, 14:25

In "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, what is the most likely reason that Chopin refers to the main character as Mrs. Mallard rather than using her first name?

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Cordell Dawson · Answer 1

The main theme of the story is that she is unhappy in her marriage, and prefers her freedom. By using the term Mrs., this shows that she is married, which signifies the start of both the plot and the central theme.