Within the timespan of one hour, Louise Mallard changes drastically. Louise is afflicted with heart trouble and had to be told gently about dreadful news. Mrs. Mallard is informed that her husband died in a railroad disaster. As soon as she heard this information, Louise began to grieve. However, this did not last very long. Mrs. Mallard the locked herself in her room and faced an open window. Staring out the window made her think further more about the situation she was currently in. She soon felt that she was now independent and free of her marriage. After being begged, Mrs. Mallard comes downstairs to the sight of her alive husband who ironically was far from the disaster. This means that her independence and freedom was now gone. From
