Mallard's feelings and surroundings both internally and externally. For example, birdsong outdoors expresses spring and an expressive sense of relief. The fact that Mrs. Mallard heard the news differently than other women foreshadows her renowned aspiration for individualism (Meyer 15). She was able to accept its meaning and recognized it readily, which in turn suggests a lack of true mourning. Here, Chopin is notable and shows Mrs. Mallard's feminist perspective. “The new spring lie… delicious breath of rain… there were patches of blue sky” all symbolize a new beginning in his life that presents meaning (15). Louise was thrilled to finally be free from her husband's control. Her storm of pain calmed down and suddenly “Her imagination ran wild in those days in front of her. Spring days, summer days, and all kinds of days that would be his. She whispered a short prayer that life might be long. Only yesterday he had thought with a shudder that life could be long. (16). Mrs. Mallard, amazed by these strange feelings of independence that emerged, tried to avoid them because she felt guilty for thinking that way. Chopin is trying to show that women have a strong desire to live without restrictions and can get along without interference from men