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Which of the following ironically foreshadows Mrs. Mallard's ultimate end?

A. Josephine kneels "with her lips to the keyhole."
B. "But Richards was too late."
C. Mrs. Mallard prays "that life might be long."
D. Brently carries "his grip-sack and umbrella."



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Final answer:

In Kate Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour,' Mrs. Mallard's prayer for a long life ironically foreshadows her sudden and tragic death.


Explanation:

The correct option that ironically foreshadows Mrs. Mallard's ultimate end is: c. Mrs. Mallard prays 'that life might be long.'

In Kate Chopin's short story 'The Story of an Hour,' Mrs. Mallard experiences a moment of joy and freedom upon hearing of her husband's death. She envisions a future of independence and looks forward to a long life ahead, only for her hopes to be shattered when her husband returns alive, leading to her sudden death due to shock and heartbreak. Mrs. Mallard's prayer for a long life ironically foreshadows her abrupt and tragic demise, highlighting the unexpected turn of events in the narrative.


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