The Story of an hour by Kate Chopin
In "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, Mrs. Mallard's sister is hesitant to tell her that her husband has reportedly been killed in a railroad accident because of Mallard's heart problem. I initially assumed that she would have felt her heart suddenly sink and see no future without the presence of her spouse because when she cuts herself off from her friends and family, we are first given the imagery of an open window with no sign of happiness. However, as the narrative goes on, I see that Mrs. Mallard, instead of being in a state of mourning, made an unexpected turn and now views the world with a sense of youthful curiosity. Given that the text even mentions that Mrs. Mallard would grieve for her husband at his funeral, I don't think she despised her husband and was glad he was dead yet the text still proves that the death meant a new refreshing beginning for her.