The Story of an Hour Kate Chopin ☆ Marriage Vs. Freedom 6Mrs Mallard believes that both women and men limit each other in matrimony. The story is not about the husband being abusive to his wife or vice-versa. Instead. it focuses on the individuals inner desires for freedom. Louise' s desire for freedom far exceeds her love for him-a controversial idea that goes against the norms of society.❖ Marriage vs. Freedom Mrs. Mallard believes that both women and men limit each other in matrimony. The story is not about the husband being abusive to his wife or vice-versa. Instead, it focuses on the individual's inner desires for freedom. Louise's desire for freedom far exceeds her love for him - a controversial idea that goes against the norms of society. The Story of an Hour Kate Chopin