Throughout the story, Armand is described as dark. For example, in the text, Armand is described as a “dark, handsome face” (Chopin 1521) and his house, L’Abri, projects his dark personality (Arner 142). This “darkness” within Armand demonstrates his “sensuality and aggressiveness” (Arner 145) toward Desiree. Thus, this means Armand has complete control over Desiree. An example of Armand’s control over Desiree is when is “when he frowned she trembled, but loved him. When he smiled, she asked no greater blessing of God” (Chopin 1521). This shows whenever Armand is happy, Desiree is happy. If Armand is angry, Desiree will be upset. Consequently, Desiree intertwines her emotions with Armand and causes her to not have her own
Throughout the story, Armand is described as dark. For example, in the text, Armand is described as a “dark, handsome face” (Chopin 1521) and his house, L’Abri, projects his dark personality (Arner 142). This “darkness” within Armand demonstrates his “sensuality and aggressiveness” (Arner 145) toward Desiree. Thus, this means Armand has complete control over Desiree. An example of Armand’s control over Desiree is when is “when he frowned she trembled, but loved him. When he smiled, she asked no greater blessing of God” (Chopin 1521). This shows whenever Armand is happy, Desiree is happy. If Armand is angry, Desiree will be upset. Consequently, Desiree intertwines her emotions with Armand and causes her to not have her own