Analysis

An analysis of the short story “The Kiss” by Kate Chopin shows that the text has a chronological structure. The events follow the main characters from Nathalie and Brantain’s courtship until their wedding.

The main characters of the short story are Nathalie, Brantain, and Harvy, who become involved in a love triangle. 

The physical setting is Nathalie’s home, an unspecified location where Nathalie and Brantain meet again, and the location of Nathalie and Brantain’s wedding. The social setting looks at the condition of women during the 19^th century and explores Nathalie’s character in light of the feminist movement. 

The story is told by a third-person narrator, who presents the perspectives of all three characters in turn.

The language used in the story is formal and mirrors the style of the 19^th century, when the text was published.

A full analysis of the short story can be found in the following pages.