Question

character analysis & plot: the story of an h
importunities. there was a feverish triumph in her eyes, and
she carried herself unwittingly like a goddess of victory. she
clasped her sisters waist, and together they descended the
stairs. richards stood waiting for them at the bottom.
16- someone was opening the front door with a latchkey. it
was brently mallard who entered, a little travel - stained,
composedly carrying his grip - sack and umbrella. he had
been far from the scene of the accident, and did not even
know there had been one. he stood amazed at josephines
piercing cry; at richards quick motion to screen him from
the view of his wife.
17- but richards was too late.
18- when the doctors came they said she had died of heart
disease -- of the joy that kills.
which passage best reveals the character of
louise mallard, the main character in \the story
of an hour\?
it was her sister josephine who told her, in broken
sentences; veiled hints...
someone was opening the front door with a latchkey. it
was brently mallard who entered...
she was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke
repression and even a certain strength.

Explanation:

This passage directly describes Louise Mallard’s physical appearance and underlying traits (repression, strength), which are core to her character. The other options focus on others’ actions or events, not her inherent character.

Answer:

She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength.