Many also focus on women's revolt against conformity, often against gender conformity or against social norms that limit women's possibilities in life.
This is a wonderful list of the many approaches a writer can take to a work of literature. Also, demonstrate how to use highlighter and sticky notes.
Some look at themes revealed by Chopin's literary techniques, her use of imagery or parallel sentence structures, her narrative control or narrative stance or modes of disclosure.
Some write about Chopin's use of food in her works, or her focus on walking, her interest in music and painting, or her descriptions of characters' clothing.