Write a well-written paragraph to explain how the author develops the theme while providing what makes you say that

There are quite a few themes you that you might consider. Racism is an obvious one but I might consider feminism. Though Desiree is presented as rather submissive, there are elements of feminism in the story. Specifically, it is the moments of agency that Desiree exhibits (confronting Armand instead of remaining in the dark) which showcase the slivers of hope for women that Chopin weaves into her narrative. Desiree could have allowed herself to stay quiet, but her love for and anger towards Armand convinced her to stand up for her love, her child, her marriage, and later on her racial purity.