Question

This text is from "The Story of an Hour"----->

“She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain
strength.” What is the “repression” that Chopin is referring to that requires Mrs. Mallard’s “certain
strength” to overcome? (RL.9-10.4)
a. Her marriage
b. Her abusive husband
c. The shock of her husband’s death
d. Her imprisonment in her room

Answer 1

C. The shock of her husbands death.

Explanation: It cant be A because the text explains she was somewhat happy. It cant be B because it never explainsed that he was abusive, if he was she wouldnt be overjoyed he has returned. Last but not least it cant be D because the text never says she was imprisioned.

Answer 2

Is. (C) the shock of her husband death