When mrs. mallard retreats to her room, the author describes the scene outside her window: â. . the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life.â what does this symbolize?

Mrs. Mallard's excitement at the prospect of a new life.

The narrator tells us that, when Mrs. Mallard went to her room, she saw the tops of the trees which were all aquiver with the new spring. This spring is a symbol that represents the newfound liberty of Mrs. Mallard. It also conveys her excitement at the prospect of a new life, now that her husband has died and she has become independent.

1.d

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2.c

3.c