Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1

Question 1

Question 1

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to establish the time period; to describe a character’s thoughts; to build the setting; to describe a character’s appearance

Question 2

Which word has a similar meaning to fixed as it is used in the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

focused

Question 3

What effect does using fixed instead of one of its synonyms have on the play?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fixed suggests that Mrs. Hale moves rigidly; she is nervous.

Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1 Answers