The following line from "The Story of an Hour" describes Mrs. Mallard:
"She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her."
Why might she consider her joy monstrous?
Because it was brought about by tragedy
Because she had not planned for it
Because she was afraid to be happy
Because it made her sister angry
"She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her."
Why might she consider her joy monstrous?
Because it was brought about by tragedy
Because she had not planned for it
Because she was afraid to be happy
Because it made her sister angry