What makes the setting of "the story of an hour" especially important? a. in the nineteenth century, women were treated as second-class citizens. b. the story could only take place in the united states. c. the characters use nineteenth-century slang that is hard to understand. d. no on dies in train accidents anymore.

The correct answer is A.

In the story, the death of her husband would make Louise a widow. This means that she would have no obligation to re-marry, and therefore she would not have to submit herself to another man. Only then she would be free to do as she pleases.

It is very important that the setting of the story is during the nineteenth century because during that time, women were very dependant on men. They were oppressed and forced to stay home to run the household.

The correct answer is A. In the nineteenth century, women were treated as second-class citizens.

The setting for "The Story of an Hour" is important because Mrs. Mallard was dependent on her husband, and news of his death changed her life completely.

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