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What is ironic about the following exchange between Mrs. Mallard and her sister?
In the story "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, Mrs. Mallard's sister tells her that her husband died in a train accident, leading Mrs. Mallard to feel a sense of freedom and relief at the news. This is ironic because soon after, her husband shows up alive, and Mrs. Mallard dies of shock, realizing she will not be able to live her newfound freedom.
Did mrs mallard love her husband?
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Who are the main characters in The Story of an Hour?
The main character in "The Story of an Hour" is Mrs. Mallard, a woman who experiences a range of emotions upon hearing the news of her husband's death. Other characters in the story include Mr. Brently Mallard, Mrs. Mallard's husband, and Josephine, Mrs. Mallard's sister.
Why did Mrs mallard not love her husband in the story of an hour?
Mrs. Mallard is happy that she is free, but then dies of disappointment when she finds that she isn't.
What is the name of Mrs Mallard's sister?
Mrs. Mallard's sister is named Josephine. She is the one who breaks the news of her husband's death to her sister, Louise Mallard, in Kate Chopin's short story "The Story of an Hour."
What is the first indication that Mrs Mallard has had a change of heart about her husbands death?
The first indication that Mrs. Mallard has had a change of heart about her husband's death is when she moves from shock and grief to a sense of freedom and possibility. Instead of feeling trapped by her husband's presence, she begins to feel liberated by the prospect of living for herself.
What technique is used when the author says great care was taken to tell mrs. mallard her husband's death?
it foreshadows trouble with mrs. mallard's heart
What technique is used when the author says great care was taken to tell Mrs. Mallard of her husband's death?
it foreshadows trouble with mrs. mallard's heart
Why does Mrs. Mallard's reaction to her husband's death change?
she realizes she is free
How does mrs mallard hear the story of hers husband death?
Josephine
Why does mrs mallard's reaction to her husband's death change?
Actually, Mrs. Mallard's husband didn't die, but she thought he had. She felt happy because she was trapped in a life that didn't suit her. She thought that his death would open up doors to a lot of opportunities for her explore.
What happens to Mrs Mallard when she learns the truth about her husband?
She dies of a heart attack
