Jean Rhys' short story "I Used to Live Here Once" is the definition of a short story. The story is a mere one and a half pages in length. Jean Rhys, the author, has incorporated many different ideas and concepts into these few pages. The story is about a woman who is on somewhat of a journey. She has gone back to visit the place where she once lived and where she grew up. At first read the story seems quite simple and shallow however once the story has been read in its entirety, it becomes quite evident that there is much more to the story ....