Empathy Essays

The natural landscape and the winter storm in “The Painted Door” serve as a metaphor for Ann’s sense of isolation. Sinclair Ross, the author of the short story, intelligently uses imagery to add atmosphere to the story and enhance the readers understanding of the emotions and mood of the protagonist, …

Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” details the emotional process of a certain Louise Mallard as she copes with news of her husband’s recent death. The story experiences a change of tone partway through, as it soon becomes clear that Mrs. Mallard, while initiatially shaken, is in fact elated …