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) Responses 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's initial reaction to her husband's death was deeply sorrowful, but that grief had reached a point of exhaustion. She may have experienced intense sadness, but the wording implies that this feeling has subsided or transformed. Therefore, the best inference from the options provided is that she was deeply sorrowful.