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In "The Story of An Hour" Mrs. Mallard received news that her husband had died. The story shows the pain and suffering she went through because she loved her husband. Josephine, Mrs. Mallard's sister, and Richard, a friend, told Mrs. Mallard ....

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... is afraid of being alone as the author states, "she knew she would cry again". The author is leading you into a sense of suspense, not knowing really how she feels. At the end of the story, Brent Mallard, Mrs. Mallard's husband arrived home not knowing what all went on. As he entered the house he was shocked at Josephine's piercing cry. At this point Richard tried to block Mrs. Mallard from seeing Mr. Mallard, but Mrs. Mallard saw him and dropped dead. After you, the reader, reads this story, the author leaves you in a state of "awe". You have no idea why Mrs. Mallard died. Even though you knew that she had heart problems you don't ...