3. What can be inferred about Mrs. Mallard's initial reaction to her husband's death from the phrase, "the storm of grief had spent itself"?(1 point)

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She was deeply sorrowful.
She was deeply sorrowful.

She was angry at her husband.
She was angry at her husband.

She felt relieved.
She felt relieved.

She was indifferent.

Answer 1

The phrase "the storm of grief had spent itself" suggests that Mrs. Mallard experienced a strong and overwhelming reaction to her husband's death, but it has now subsided. This implies a sense of relief rather than ongoing sorrow. Therefore, the best inference would be:

She felt relieved.