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She could see in the open square before her house the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life. The delicious breath of rain was in the air. In the street below a peddler was crying his wares. The notes of a distant song which some one was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves.
There were patches of blue sky showing here and there through the clouds that had met and piled one above the other in the west facing her window.

How does the author use setting to develop the character of Mrs. Mallard in this passage?
Answer Choices:
The setting with blue sky peeking through clouds reveals that Mrs. Mallard’s grief will be over soon.
The setting of the open street contrasts with Mrs. Mallard’s feeling of being trapped.
The lovely, ordinary setting contrasts with Mrs. Mallard’s overwhelming grief.
The beauty and life of the setting reflect Mrs. Mallard’s peaceful inner state.

Respuesta :

Answer: The answer is either A or B I am not sure but I would go for A: The setting with blue sky peeking through clouds reveals that Mrs. Mallard’s grief will be over soon

Explanation:

The significance of this quote from "The Story of an Hour" is that as Mrs. Mallard becomes aware of the vibrant rebirth of life outside her window on a spring day, she realizes that her husband's death has set her free. She mirrors the mood of exuberant joy and freedom that she witnesses outside.