The Story of an Hour

Mrs. Mallard is initially in denial and does not accept the news.

Josephine and Richards take Mrs. Mallard's heart condition into consideration.

A telegram reports Brentley Mallard among the victims.

Mrs. Mallard cries upon hearing the news.

She realizes her heart is beating fast and thinks she is having a heart attack.

She realizes that she cannot live without her husband that loves her so much.

She realizes that her husbands death means that she will be free and independent.

She realizes that without her husband she will have to get a job and support herself.

Brently's ghost appears at the front door, scaring his wife to death.

Mrs. Mallard runs away and starts a new life.

Mrs. Mallard is filled with joy when she finds out her husband is still alive.

After realizing Brently is alive at the front door, Mrs. Mallard drops dead.