Archive for January, 2008

Comparison of “The Bear” and “The Story of an Hour”

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Anton Chekhov and Kate Chopin use dramatic irony, in different situations, to show that marriage is not always the right option for everyone.
In “The Story of an Hour” the Mr. Mallard is thought to have been killed in a train wreck. When Louise first came to know the news, was very saddened. She [...]

Timeline of the French Revolution

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1789-1792: Liberal Revolution
January 1789- Abbe Sieyes’ “What is the Third Estate?”
- Publication by Abbe Sieyes emphasizing the importance of the Third Estate.
- Many reformers used this as justification for their actions.
April-May 1789- Cahiers des doleances
- A list of grievances ordered by King Louise XVI, to be given to him by each of the three estates. It [...]