Question

character analysis & plot: the story of an hour
which of the following is the type of conflict mrs. mallard struggles with throughout chopins \the story of an hour\?
external - person vs. person
external - person vs. nature
internal - person vs. self

Explanation:

In "The Story of an Hour," Mrs. Mallard's conflict is internal. She grapples with her own emotions and desires. After learning of her husband's death, she initially feels grief but then experiences a sense of freedom. This is a struggle within herself - between her societal - imposed role as a wife and her new - found sense of independence. It is not a conflict with another person (external - person vs. person) as there is no direct, sustained battle with another individual. Nor is it a conflict with nature (external - person vs. nature) as there are no elements of nature opposing her.

Answer:

internal - person vs. self