In “the story of an hour” by kate chopin, mrs. mallard’s initial reaction to her husband’s death is grief. what is the first indication that mrs. mallard has had a change of heart about her husband’s death?

a. she drops dead from shock.

b. she retreats to her room to sing.

c. she whispers, “free, free, free! ”

d. she tells her sister she is feeling better.

The correct answer is C. She whispers, “free, free, free!”.

Explanation:

In the story,  Louise retreats to her bedroom, alone. And in the distance, she could hear someone singing. The reaction was really strange and then feels that she is a free woman. And the only words that she could say at that moment are:"'free, free, free!

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