Question

When Mrs. Mallard retreats to her room, the author describes the scene outside her window: ". . . the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life." What does this symbolize?

Answer 1

Mrs. Mallard's excitement at the prospect of a new life.

Step-by-step explanation:

The narrator tells us that, when Mrs. Mallard went to her room, she saw the tops of the trees which were all aquiver with the new spring. This spring is a symbol that represents the newfound liberty of Mrs. Mallard. It also conveys her excitement at the prospect of a new life, now that her husband has died and she has become independent.