It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie1 gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years. Penguin's Little Black Classics 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' is a collection of five short stories from Kate Chopin, the American author of 'The Awakening'. a pair of silk stockings. Mrs. Sommers loves a bargain, and although the silk stockings are still far too expensive and extravagant for a poor, ordinary woman like her, she is quite tempted by their elegant and delicate texture. After inspecting them a little while longer, Mrs. Sommers declares to the shop assistant that she will buy a black pair. Lesson Plan - A Pair of Silk Stockings by Kate Chopin Words in This Story investment - n. something that you buy with the idea that it will increase in value, usefulness, etc. A Pair of Silk Stockings How is "A pair of Silk Stockings" an effective representation of Realism? Little Missus Sommers one day found herself the unexpected owner of fifteen dollars. Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars. How did the new clothes make Mrs. Sommers feel? Here is Barbara Klein with the story. Now, the VOA Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. In "A Pair of Silk Stockings," Little Mrs. Sommers faces a minor dilemma that eventually becomes a conscious expression of her desire to return to a past that she can no longer have, reflecting her subconscious craving for the autonomy and independence that she does not have while under the pressures of poverty. A Pair of Silk Stockings. 7.6. a pair of boots to go with the stockings. She has a small amount of unexpected money that she's planning to use for new clothes for her children. What was Mrs.Sommers like BEFORE she bought the stockings? What else did Mrs. Sommers buy? gloves, 2 magazines, a nice meal, and a theater ticket. Short Story: 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' by Kate Chopin Download MP3. Add A Pair of Silk Stockings to your own personal library. from A Pair of Silk Stockings by Kate Chopin, 1876 1 Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars. Create a library and add your favorite stories. "A Pair of Silk Stockings" As this excerpt suggests, when Mrs. Sommers decides to attend a play in "A Pair of Silk Stockings," she does not attend for the same reasons as those around her. "A Pair of Silk Stockings" short story was read. A Pair of Silk Stockings, by Kate Chopin, takes place in the Victorian Era. "A Pair of Silk Stockings" is an effective representation of Realism because it uses Symbolism well and the difference is It was written by Kate Chopin. But she gets tempted by a pair of silk stockings at the store and makes an impulsive purchase. Get started by clicking the "Add" button. Our story today is called "A Pair of Silk Stockings." 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