Mallard’s marriage is a trap that eventually leads to losing all of her freedom. She feels imprisoned by her marriage and immediately feels relief when finding out the tragic news about her husband’s death. Mrs. Mallard states, “A kind intention or a cruel intention made the act seem no less a crime…” Chopin illustrates in the quote that marriage can come simple and kind or it can be cruel and tragic. Mrs. Mallard continues to whisper in her room, “Free! Body and soul free!” She expresses the way she feels through the quote and cannot contain her excitement. Mrs. Mallard is upset about her husband’s death husband’s death, but she is more excited about her having her freedom