What is the relationship between the external and internal events and conflicts in the story the story of an hour?

In "The Story of an Hour," there is a juxtaposition between Mrs. Mallard's internal emotional journey and the external events of her husband's death. The external conflict of her husband's death sets off a chain of internal thoughts and emotions within Mrs. Mallard, ultimately leading to her realization of her newfound freedom. The external event of her husband's supposed death serves as a catalyst for her internal transformation and conflict between societal expectations and personal desires.