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Format your essay: double-spaced lines, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font. When citing text, refer to the author and page # in MLA format. Use only the primary sources (stories and poems themselves) and do not use research sources. Since you will only use primary sources, no reference list is needed.

1. Some of the texts we have read in the course explore ideas about freedom. We saw it first in Chopin’s “Story of an Hour” in the first half of the semester, but now we have seen other characters express a will for freedom. Center your essay on an original, worthwhile thesis sentence regarding freedom, and use examples from the texts to demonstrate your points. Use 3 literary examples we have read since the last essay (between 10/16/17 and present) to support your thesis. While you may reference “Story of an Hour,” it may not be used as one of your main examples. In order to earn full credit, your essay must discuss and use evidence from at least THREE (3) different literary works. Be sure to point out literary devices employed in the text, supporting your analysis with examples.

"The Story of An Hour"

https://archive.vcu.edu/english/engweb/webtexts/ho...

"Salvation" by Langston Hughes

http://spiritwatch.org/firelangsave.htm

Birmingham Bomb

https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learni...

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Liberation and Society
Freedom and liberation have been recurring themes in literary work, given the profound
effect they can have on the psychological development of individuals. Feeling liberated, for
whatever reason, can be an euphoric moment for a person; particularly so if their liberation will
drastically impact their way of life. As the human experience is very diverse, liberation can take
many forms. It can, at times, be manifested in its more tangible and material form, through the
stories of people who were literally set free; for instance, a prisoner being let out of captivity. Other
times, the process of liberation can be much more internal; the forces fought are not external
entities but internal preoccupations and indecisions. The way in which this liberation is achieved,
too, can vary. It may come as a result of chance or causality or it may well be a strategic and
organized event what triggers it. Regardless, this process tends to be present in the world’s
collective imagery. When one considers the historical movements of liberation that have sprung
around the globe, it is not difficult to see why these stories can be so pervasive. Some texts will
draw more heavily from this historical influence, as they present tales of both individual and
societal liberation, where the protagonists are seeking to move beyond the expectations placed
upon them. The liberation of the individual from the constraints placed upon them by society is,
as a result, a recurring theme in some of the texts covered during this course; like reality, the way
in which they focus the struggle for liberation differs in its target, method and scope.
One of the most important aspects of theme of liberation is the heavy influence it draws
from historical processes. Though it might not always be the case -- as there are narratives that
are drawn inwardly rather than outwardly -- the rebellion of the individual against the status quo
is a trope commonly found in writing, both in reality and in fiction. When it comes to aspects of
the identity of individuals, there are many characteristics of them that are controlled by society.
Depending by traits determined during birth, the way in which certain individuals will be socialized
will vary. For some individuals, this will mean being on the receiving end of a myriad of privileges
and advantages; for others, those who will actively seek liberation, the coin toss places the odds

against them, calling for their subservience and obedience. In “The Story of an Hour”, the
protagonist, though she does not outwardly state it, has been burdened throughout her life by the
societal roles that were imposed on the women of her time. The death of her husband means
more to her than the ability to reach individual independence -- through the form of having more
time for herself, for example. It also encompasses her liberation from the duties that had been
placed upon her womanhood. No longer will she have to perform all the rituals that were expected
of her, as the closest link to her oppression, the figure of her husband, is removed from her life.
Most importantly, she will no longer be bound to his authority, as “there would be no powerful will
bending hers” (Chopin, 1894).
Depending on the way in which society is affecting the individual, the way in which they
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