Kate Chopin's Short Stories

Desiree's Baby

How does Desiree disrupt the caste system of the text?

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Desiree, unaware of her heritage, marries Armand. After their first child is born, it is obvious that Desiree is of mixed race, and thus, she has disrupted the caste system with her marriage.

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