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What is the main conflict facing Louise Mallard in the story?
What is the main conflict facing Louise Mallard in the story?
- She is struggling to accept her husband's death.
- She is trying to decide whether to stay with her husband or leave him.
- She is torn between her love for her husband and her love for her sister.
- She is fighting her desire for freedom and independence. (correct)
What does Louise whisper repeatedly to herself?
What does Louise whisper repeatedly to herself?
- Free, free, free! (correct)
- Help, help, help!
- Stay, stay, stay!
- Love, love, love!
What is the significance of the phrase "the joy that kills"?
What is the significance of the phrase "the joy that kills"?
- It represents the overwhelming happiness that Louise feels upon learning of her husband's death.
- It highlights the tragic irony of Louise's death, as joy is often associated with life, not death.
- It is a metaphor for the intense emotional response that Louise experiences, ultimately leading to her death. (correct)
- It signifies the joy of being free from societal constraints and expectations.
What is the significance of the open window in the story?
What is the significance of the open window in the story?
What is the main theme of the story?
What is the main theme of the story?
How does Louise's perception of her husband change throughout the story?
How does Louise's perception of her husband change throughout the story?
What is the author's purpose in using irony in the story?
What is the author's purpose in using irony in the story?
Which of the following literary devices is used in the story?
Which of the following literary devices is used in the story?
How does the author use the language of the story to convey Louise's inner conflict?
How does the author use the language of the story to convey Louise's inner conflict?
Why is the story considered a feminist text?
Why is the story considered a feminist text?
What condition did Mrs. Mallard have that warranted care in delivering the news of her husband's death?
What condition did Mrs. Mallard have that warranted care in delivering the news of her husband's death?
Who informed Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death?
Who informed Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death?
What reaction did Mrs. Mallard initially have to the news of her husband's death?
What reaction did Mrs. Mallard initially have to the news of her husband's death?
What element of nature did Mrs. Mallard observe as she sat in her armchair?
What element of nature did Mrs. Mallard observe as she sat in her armchair?
What did Mrs. Mallard experience as she sat in her armchair after the initial grief?
What did Mrs. Mallard experience as she sat in her armchair after the initial grief?
What auditory experience did Mrs. Mallard hear while she was sitting in her armchair?
What auditory experience did Mrs. Mallard hear while she was sitting in her armchair?
What did Mrs. Mallard's gaze fixate on while she sat at the window?
What did Mrs. Mallard's gaze fixate on while she sat at the window?
What was notable about Mrs. Mallard's face as described in the text?
What was notable about Mrs. Mallard's face as described in the text?
Flashcards
Grief
Grief
A state of being overwhelmed by sadness and distress, often accompanied by tears and physical exhaustion.
Storm of grief
Storm of grief
A sudden and intense feeling of overwhelming emotion, often characterized by uncontrolled crying or expressions of sadness.
Physical exhaustion
Physical exhaustion
A feeling of being drained and weary, both physically and emotionally.
Paralyzed inability to accept
Paralyzed inability to accept
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Repression
Repression
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Suspension of intelligent thought
Suspension of intelligent thought
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Elusive feeling
Elusive feeling
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Tumultuous bosom
Tumultuous bosom
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Possession of Self-Assertion
Possession of Self-Assertion
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Living for Oneself
Living for Oneself
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Moment of Illumination
Moment of Illumination
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Blind Persistence
Blind Persistence
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Monstrous Joy
Monstrous Joy
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Love vs. Self-Assertion
Love vs. Self-Assertion
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Longing for Life
Longing for Life
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The Joy That Kills
The Joy That Kills
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Feverish Triumph
Feverish Triumph
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Heart Disease
Heart Disease
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Study Notes
Mrs. Mallard's Death
- Grief and Release: Mrs. Mallard was told of her husband's death, causing initial grief, but she soon felt a profound sense of liberation.
- Initial Reaction: She wept openly at first, but retreated to her room
- A Sense of Freedom: She experienced a powerful feeling of freedom, described as "elixir of life"
- Personal Reflection: She began to analyze her past relationship and realized the freedom from a controlling partner.
- Joyful Perspective: She envisioned a future filled with independence and personal time.
- Tragic Fatal Outcome: Her joy over her newfound freedom caused a fatal heart attack.
The Miscommunication
- Delivery of News: The husband's death was delivered by Richards and Mrs. Mallard's sister in a concealed and gentle way.
- News Verification: Richards verified the news through a second telegram.
- Delay of Knowledge: Brently Mallard was unaware of the accident.
- Unexpected Reuniting: Brently Mallard's return after news of an accident caused his surprise at seeing his wife.
Mental and Physical State
- Initial Distress: Mrs. Mallard displayed emotional distress upon hearing the news.
- Physical Exhaustion: She physically exhausted following the news causing her to sink into a chair.
- Observing Nature: She observed nature, appreciating the beauty around her.
- State of Mind: She experienced a shift in her mental state, from sorrow to a profound sense of freedom.
- Joyful Transformation: Her eyes reflected a shift from sorrow to an exalted sense of freedom.
- Triumph and Acceptance: She experienced a sense of triumph and acceptance of her sudden freedom.
- Heart Failure: Her joy overwhelmed her, causing a heart attack and death.
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