Wagner Matinee vs the Story of an Hour 12 December 2016 First off, in both stories, there is a character who has given up something important and significant in their lives. In “A Wagner Matinee”, Aunt Georgiana gave up a life of music and culture, for a life of hardship on the prairie. Likewise, Mrs. Mallard, from “The Story of an Hour”, gave up her freedom with marriage. For both.