Mallard mentions many times how she is “free” now that her husband is gone. She struggles at first accepting his death, but then realizes that she did not even love him sometimes, and that she will be better off without him. Mrs. Mallard prays that she will have a long life after this, which means that she is somewhat thankful for her husband’s death because it will finally give her freedom. In the story, it says that Mrs. Mallard keeps repeating the word “free,” and that her blood “warmed and relaxed each part of her body.” This shows her acceptance of his death and relief that she can now enjoy the many moments in her future where she can live however and do whatever she
Mallard mentions many times how she is “free” now that her husband is gone. She struggles at first accepting his death, but then realizes that she did not even love him sometimes, and that she will be better off without him. Mrs. Mallard prays that she will have a long life after this, which means that she is somewhat thankful for her husband’s death because it will finally give her freedom. In the story, it says that Mrs. Mallard keeps repeating the word “free,” and that her blood “warmed and relaxed each part of her body.” This shows her acceptance of his death and relief that she can now enjoy the many moments in her future where she can live however and do whatever she