Imagery in “Désirée’s Baby” In “Désirée’s Baby” Kate Chopin uses imagery throughout the story when describing human emotion and the setting where the story takes place. From the beginning Chopin starts with the shadow of the big stone pillar that Desiree was found sleeping in. Many times in the body of the story, you can almost feel the emotions of Désirée as Chopin describes her happiness and …showed first 75 words of 869 total…

…showed last 75 words of 869 total…and his own name. This story brings a reader through the roller coaster of love in a short time. Chopin uses imagery well, and the reader is able to feel what Desiree is feeling at different points in the story. In the end, Chopin brings the reader back up in emotion, to a happier situation. Yes Desiree is gone, but Armand must deal with the devastating consequences of his actions, and live unhappily ever after.