A self-search for cultural definition is a long, hard journey. Kate Chopin is undefined in her journey to self-definition. However, being defined in culture can also be negative; life would be pointless and boring because there is no where to go to find out the truth on how you're viewed. Chopin had a long path to get herself together and to become accepted by society's beliefs. Kate Chopin's life resembles an archetypal theme for cultural self-definition because of family deaths and often times having to move, her writing career, and her views on society.

During Chopin's life, many family deaths and periods of relocating have caused her a want for acceptance in society. Tragedy surrounded Kate when she was just five years old. Her father died in a horrible train accident where a bridge collapsed (Wyatt 2). After this her family consisted of her mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. To...