The Story of an Hour perfectly depicts the conflict and dichotomy of what we deem socially acceptable and unacceptable. It is significant because of the clear example its presents of how a person feels when they want to live outside social norms. Furthermore it fully shows how problematic a life can be when someone isn’t allowed to express themselves. Then lastly it aptly illustrates the effects on someone who is finally given social freedom, only to have it just as quickly taken away. As the saying goes, what is good for one individual might not be good for
