At first, Mrs. Mallard feels sad when she hears her husband has died, but as the story goes on, she becomes happy as she realized that she is finally free and she dies after finding out he's alive. Her death upon realizing her husband is alive is a stark example of situational irony.

The Yellow Wallpaper:

She thinks that her husband and sister-in-law are looking out for her well-being, but actually, what they do makes her mental health worse. The husband dismisses her concerns and insists on her rest cure, ultimately exacerbating her condition.

The imagery of spring, open windows, and the blue sky symbolizes Mrs. Mallard’s newfound freedom and hope.

The Yellow Wallpaper:

The writer uses vivid and unsettling imagery to evoke the protagonist’s emotions. The description of the wallpaper—its “sickly” color, “unpleasant” pattern, and “lurid” design—creates an oppressive atmosphere.

The tone transitions from somber to hopeful and back to tragedy, mirroring Mrs. Mallard’s emotional rollercoaster.

The Yellow Wallpaper:

The tone shifts from curiosity and frustration to desperation and madness.

The confined room contrasts with the liberating outdoors, emphasizing Mrs. Mallard’s emotional journey.

The Yellow Wallpaper:

The old, lonely mansion with its "ancestral halls" and the room with the yellow wallpaper add to the creepy feeling of the story. The place represents how the main character is feeling mentally.