In "The Story of an Hour," Mrs. Mallard retires to her room alone because

A. She is angry at Louise and wants to be by herself.

B. She just learned that her husband has died.

C. She is considering a divorce because her husband treats her badly.

D. The challenges of motherhood have exhausted her.

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Niki

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28 November, 10:32

In "The Story of an Hour," Mrs. Mallard retires to her room alone because

A. She is angry at Louise and wants to be by herself.

B. She just learned that her husband has died.

C. She is considering a divorce because her husband treats her badly.

D. The challenges of motherhood have exhausted her.

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Sawyer Thomas · Answer 1

Sawyer Thomas 28 November, 10:45

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The correct answer is B

Kylan · Answer 2

Mrs. Mallard's immediate reaction is logical. Hearing the sad message from her sister Josephine that her husband has died, she starts crying right away and then retires to her room and asks to be left alone.

The answer is: B. She just learned that her husband has died.

In "The Story of an Hour," Mrs. Mallard retires to her room alone becauseA. She is angry at Louise and wants to be by herself.B. She just learned that her husband has died.C. She is considering a divorce because her husband treats her badly.D. The challenges of motherhood have exhausted her.