The story of "Eveline," by James Joyce and, "The Story of An Hour," by Kate Chopin relate in similar ways. The characters, theme of desiring freedom, settings and imagery are alike. Eveline and Mrs. Mallard are two women that lived in the late 1800's, when men played the dominant role over women. The women are similar because they both want their own freedom as a woman and as a person.
             Eveline and Mrs. Mallard are trying to escape the overbearing men in their life. Eveline is the protagonist within, "Eveline," she is round and developing. Through a third person, direct point of view, the reader learns her actions, "her head was leaned against the window curtain, (Joyce)" and her thoughts, "she remembered her father..., (Joyce)". Her mental and emotional development progresses quickly. First, she is in complete love with Frank until her father denies him. Although she still loves him, Eveline obeys her father and now meets him in secrecy. Upon their departure to Argentina, she refused to go and, "[looked] at him with no sign of love or farewell. (Joyce)" Eveline's antagonist is her father, Mr. Hill, he is a static and flat character. He is abusive towards Eveline, "she felt herself in danger of her father's violence. (Joyce)" "Escape! She must escape! Frank would save her. (Joyce)" Eveline's only way to receive freedom is to leave her home and move to Buenos Ayres, Argentina, with her lover, Frank. He is a "sailor chap" who her father forbids her to date, but their love is too strong, "she had to meet her lover in secrecy." Frank is static and flat as well, the reader knows little about him but it is stated that, "[he] was a very kind, manly and open hearted [man.] (Joyce)" The characters of "Eveline," closely relate with the characters from "The Story of An Hour."
             Mrs. Mallard, like...