She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her. A clear and exalted perception enabled her to dismiss the suggestion as trivial.
She knew that she would weep again when she saw the kind, tender hands folded in death; the face that had never looked save with love upon her, fixed and gray and dead. But she saw beyond that bitter moment a long procession of years to come that would belong to her absolutely. And she opened and spread her arms out to them in welcome.
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Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Why is the setting important in this middle section of the story?
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Mrs. Mallard’s honesty allows the reader to see that she is unaffected by her husband’s death.
Mrs. Mallard’s honesty allows the reader to see that she is unaffected by her husband’s death.
Mrs. Mallard can be honest with herself because she is alone.
Mrs. Mallard can be honest with herself because she is alone.
The switch to a first-person narrator reveals how much Mrs. Mallard disliked her husband.
The switch to a first-person narrator reveals how much Mrs. Mallard disliked her husband.
The isolation Mrs. Mallard feels is conveyed through her refusal to talk to anyone.
The isolation Mrs. Mallard feels is conveyed through her refusal to talk to anyone.
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The correct response is:
Mrs. Mallard can be honest with herself because she is alone.
The setting highlights her solitude, allowing her to confront her emotions and desires without external judgment or interference. This solitude is crucial for her moment of self-discovery and realization of newfound freedom.
