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

Question 1

Question 1

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a long-deserted plot of land in the country in early spring; an abandoned farmhouse on a cold day

Question 2

COUNTY ATTORNEY: . . . . Dirty towels! (kicks his foot against the pans under the sink) Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies? —Trifles, Susan Glaspell

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He disapproves of Mrs. Wright’s poor housekeeping.; He can’t believe that Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale touched the pans.

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Arrange suggests a proper way to stack the pans and shows sympathy for Mrs. Wright.

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

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