The Temporal Tapestry: An Analysis of ‘The Story of an Hour’

Abstract

The art of literature is not only a reflection of contemporary society but also a display of the writer's craftsmanship in dealing with the intricacy of its tools and art form. Similarly, literature reflects the author's expertise in using words, rhetoric, and structure to create a masterpiece. This research aims to analyse the form and structure of Kate Chopin's ‘The Story of an Hour’ using New Criticism as an approach to studying literature having literary devices and their role in building the form of the literary piece. The chosen methodological framework holds a unique role in studying this piece of literature.  After a thorough analysis of the text, the research concludes that the author uses various literary techniques such as symbolism, irony, motifs, and linguistic devices to transform ordinary objects into something different. This unique approach to language helps us see things in a new light and enhances our awareness of the world around us.