After the initial storm of tears, mrs. mallard s response to the news of her husband s death is motivated largely by a wave of
a. self-assertion.
c. self-pity.
b. anger.
d. vengeance.

The correct answer should be a. self-assertion.

She considers herself to finally be free now that her husband died. She feels that she has the right to be alone and do what she wants without being neglected.

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