In the beginning of the story, what is the significance of the quote, "When the storm of grief had spent itself she went away to her room alone" and "with a paralyzed inability to accept the significance of the news"? Describe what the storm of grief is. Also describe what paralyzed inability means in that sentence.

After reading the excerpt represented above it has become clear that the meaing of the word 'incongruous' in this context can be revealed by the word 'contradictory' because it brings a meaning of something improper, it brings sort of contrast which can be proven by the words ' laughter with tears'. Do hope you will find it useful!