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

Question 5 • MO-English Language Arts 11 B-CR

How does the symbol of the birdcage reinforce a feminist theme?

Answer

It shows that women were not allowed out of the house.

It illustrates the ultimate control that women had over things that mattered to them.

It suggests that women could break out of the roles that they were supposed to fill.

It demonstrates the confinement that women face in the roles clearly defined for them.

Explanation

A birdcage symbolizes being trapped and unable to move freely. As a feminist symbol, it represents how women can be confined by roles and expectations imposed on them. Choice D best captures that idea; the symbol does not suggest women have ultimate control or that they have already escaped those roles.

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