Comparing Story Of An Hour And To Build A Fire

"The Story of an Hour" and "To Build a Fire" both concern different types of conflict. 'Person vs self' and 'person vs nature' are the two main conflicts that are discussed. Both of which reveal hidden characteristics and traits of the characters. It may seem as if both the stories are polar opposites, one regarding feelings and the other regarding adventure, yet they are quite alike holding similar morals. Even though the stories date back approximately a hundred years ago, much of it is still relevant even today. Personally, the short story, “The Story of an Hour,” was more appealing. In just three short pages, so much information was conceived. Much of it was based on the confused feelings that the main character, Louise Mallard, felt. Heartbreak, despair, happiness, and freedom had gone through her head in just a few minutes. Despite her heart condition being very ‘fragile,’ she had consumed the emotions

That makes you question the possibilities of these situations happening now, in the 21st century. I believe that these stories are still relevant today. Even though the same situations might not occur, the feelings, thoughts and actions behind it still resemble what people go through today. The laws may have been different then and woman may not have had as many rights but the main gist of the stories are the same. In "The Story of an Hour," the emotions that went through Mrs. Mallard over her husbands death would be quite similar even in the 21st century. Many countries aren't as developed as the U.S. and men still 'rule' over the woman. In "To Build a Fire," the situation probably wouldn't occur now but the thoughts and feelings behind the story would. Many people are very headstrong now days and stubborn and it's very possible that they could get themselves in a similar situation. It may seem that a century ago, life was different, and it was, but not as different as many people