B."Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her . . . the news of her husband's death."
Heart Problems
Great care is taken to break the news of Brently Mallard's death to Mrs. Mallard because she has a heart condition and the shock of the news could potentially lead to a fatal heart attack. It is important to handle situations like these with sensitivity and consideration for the well-being of the person receiving the news.
The opening sentence of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin is, "Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death." It is ironic because Mrs. Mallard's reaction to her husband's death is unexpected - she feels liberated and joyous instead of sorrowful. This contrast highlights the theme of the oppressive nature of marriage and societal expectations on women during the time the story was written.
In Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour," Mrs. Mallard's heart trouble symbolizes both her physical vulnerability and emotional confinement within her marriage. The careful approach taken by those around her to deliver the news of her husband's death reflects their awareness of her fragile state, highlighting the societal expectations surrounding women and their perceived weaknesses. Ironically, this tragic news ultimately leads to a profound awakening of her desires for freedom, only to be shattered by the reality of her husband's return.
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.
The address of the Mallard Public Library is: 609 Inman, Mallard, 50562 0248
Richard is concerned about bearing the sad message to Mrs. Mallard himself because he knows how fragile and heart-afflicted she is, and he wants to break the news to her gently. He wants to be the one to deliver the news in a compassionate and caring manner, rather than her hearing it from someone else in a harsh or insensitive way.
Rob Mallard's birth name is Edward Robertson Mallard.
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A mallard is not a wading bird, like a heron or stork. A mallard is a duck and considered to be a waterfowl.
A female mallard is called a Susie :)
A mallard is a duck, so is a bird.