Mallard became more welcoming when she realized that her husband would no longer be with her. Chopin stated: “As he sank down, a little whispered word escaped his slightly parted lips. He said it over and over again under his breath: “free, free, free!” (14). Louise's statement made it seem like she had been enslaved by the man's company, and has now been freed from his bond. As her feelings were unraveling and swirling, she concluded that what she currently feels is a self-affirmation of freedom: “Free! Free body and soul!” (14). It can be assumed that for a period of time she was not able to have a say, to think or that she was completely limited in the relationship and now that she is no longer "owned" (14) she can now do what she could, whatever what her, please. Mrs. Mallard sees her husband for what she thinks is the last time and embraces her new life, "she was drinking a true elixir of life through that open window." (14). Before her husband's accident, Mrs. Mallard didn't want to think about what life would bring her in the future, but now she begins to look forward to the future and even the seasons of the year, even when the seasons don't matter. they never go. . Chopin states: “Her imagination ran wild in front of her in those days. Spring days, summer days, and all kinds of days that would be his. (14). Louise put up with having her life dictated by her husband; furthermore, it accepts and is satisfied by the