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Analyzing Louise Mallard's character from Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" to determine if she would have bought a "Ferris' Good Sense Corset Waist" based on her personality and the historical context. Delve into gender roles during the late 19th century and the significance of fashion choices.
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Responding to Presentations “The Story of an Hour” Kate Chopin
1. Do you think Louise Mallard is the kind of woman who is likely to have gone out to buy a “Ferris’ Good Sense Corset Waist”? Why or why not? Credit: Ferris’ Good Sense Corset Waists, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, January 1899.
Credit: Braided Wire Bustles and Forms, Ladies’ Home Journal, May 1899.