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Question 12 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_1001370_English 3_S2_2015

In part two of Trifles, how does the symbol of the broken fruit jar impact the theme that women were often unhappy in the roles they were expected to fulfill?

Answer
A
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the broken and unhappy home in which Mrs. Wright lived.
B
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the disappointment and hostility Mr. Wright felt for Mrs. Wright.
C
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the lost career that Mrs. Wright had one day hoped to have.
D
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the love and affection that Mrs. Wright once felt for Mr. Wright.

Explanation

The broken fruit jar reflects the damage and unhappiness in the Wright household. Mrs. Wright was expected to fulfill the traditional role of a wife, but her life with Mr. Wright was lonely and oppressive. Therefore, the shattered jar symbolizes the broken, unhappy home in which she lived.

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