A Bachelor Husband

By Ayres Ruby M. (Ruby Mildred)

"A Bachelor Husband" is a short story by American author Kate Chopin. It follows the unhappy marriage of a young woman named Louise and her husband, Brently. After years of neglect and emotional distance, Brently's sudden death brings Louise both relief and guilt. In the end, she is unable to find happiness, even though she is now free from her bachelor husband. The story explores the complexities of marriage and the consequences of being trapped in a loveless relationship.