Mrs. Mallard's Sister, Josephine, tells her that her husband has passed away. However, she explains it in a friendly manner due to Mrs. Mallards heart problem.
Crisis
Free, Free, Free!!!
Her sister found out the news because of her husbands friend Mr. Richards, who saw Mr. Mallards name on the "Killed" list.
Climax
Mrs. Mallard looks outside lost in her thoughts. Finally realizing she is free from her husband.
Falling Action
Mrs. Mallard is joyous that her her husband has passed away. Because of his death she is finally free, and she can live a long and happy life , and have new opportunities.
Mrs. Mallard takes her sister with her, awaiting her new journey as a free woman. However, we find out her husband is not dead after all.
Mrs. Mallard sees her husband is alive and she falls to the ground. We find out she had died of a heart disease, most likely due to the shock of seeing her husband.