"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.

Kate Chopin was exceedingly brave to delve into the topic of marriage in her short story "The Story of an Hour." Kate Chopin took chances by presenting ideas of women's rights at a time when that type of thinking was taboo. Kate Chopin's boldness and bravery were pioneering steps towards the rights of women in this country. Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" deals realistically with the possibilities of life and a person's ability …

…and boldness as a writer was clearly evident in her literature. She placed a great deal of emphasis on the rights and freedoms of women, during a time when women were sexually suppressed and their opinions held little or no value. Her innovative and bold approach taken toward certain subjects is the reason Kate Chopin was considered exceedingly brave for delving into a topic such as marriage in her story "The Story of an Hour."