The Story of an Hour & Shiloh

Louise Mallard in The Story of an Hour and Norma Jean in Shiloh are both victims of a male dominated patriarchal society. Louise Mallard is thrilled with the prospect of freedom once she learns that her husband has been killed in a train accident. Norma Jean begins to take over the traditional male role once her husband is emasculated due to an accident that prevents him from being the traditional "bread winner." Despite the similarities in these stories of a male-dominated culture and relationship, Louise Mallard will succumb to that pressure when she learns her husband is, in fact, very much alive. Norma Jean, in contrast, develops new skills and takes on a

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