Answer:
Women are described as fragile creatures who have to endure years of subservience to their husbands.
Explanation:
In this story, Mrs. Mallard is hit with the news of her husband's death in a railroad accident. The lady is described in the onset as a fragile woman who suffers a heart trouble. The news bearers are cautious as they convey this information to her.
She enters her room to reflect on this news and even though initially she was in tears, she suddenly had a feeling of freedom from the bondage of her marital union. She was happy to live life in her own terms. This joy was, however, cut off when she came downstairs to witness the arrival of her husband.
