Question

The things Mrs. Mallard sees outside her bedroom window are:

A.foggy
B.indicative of new life, spring even
C.dark and gloomy, much like her dead husband
D.blurry and unfamiliar

Answer 1

Mrs. Mallard sees a scene indicative of new life and spring through her window, a symbol of personal renewal and change.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scene outside Mrs. Mallard's bedroom window in Kate Chopin's 'The Story of An Hour' is indicative of new life and spring. This imagery symbolizes the sense of renewal and change that Mrs. Mallard feels after learning of her husband's death. She observes trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life, the smell of rain, and the chirping of sparrows, indicating a sense of freedom and the beginning of a new chapter in her life.