Kate Chopin

Kate Chopin, an American short story writer, is known for her depictions of southern culture, and of women's struggles of freedom. Many of Kate Chopin's short stories make use of irony, starting out conservative but ending quite dramatically. In Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby" and "The Story of an Hour," irony appears to be a key concept. Kate Chopin played an important role in the rights of women during her time. Chopin believed that women should …

…irony in her stories helped to shape her style and make her the famous writer that she has become today. Her influences played a major role in the rights of women over time which was a very bold move during her time. Even though she did not get all of the credit that she deserved while she was alive, her career was considered phenomenal based on the effects that her writing has on people today.