How is this text a critique of Victorian social norms? What, if any, reform does it suggest? In Story Of an Hour

The author uses satire comparing her illness and weakness to the inferior role of women throughout society. Furthermore, Chopin's use of satire in the text provides constructive social criticism on the norms of society during that time period. Another factor that suppresses the main character is her husband.

Explanation:

the narrator is saying that the old lady made her feel uncomfortable. you know this because they say "i found that rather irksome", "perhaps it was her being so upright and trim", and "i don't think it was that, because i thought that quaintly pleasant." hope this !

the underlined phrase is an example of : understatment