The women are often described through stage directions rather than through dialogue. How does this reinforce the role of women in Glaspell’s time? How does it go against the role of women?
The use of stage directions instead of dialogue reinforces the traditional role of women by highlighting their lack of voice and social power in Glaspell’s time, depicting them as secondary to the men. However, it also goes against these roles by using stage directions to show that the women are observant, intelligent, and capable. While they are silenced verbally, their subtle actions and decisions reveal they are underestimating the men just as much as they are being underestimated, allowing them to exert control over the outcome of the investigation.
Which word has a similar meaning to arrange?
What effect does using arrange instead of one of its synonyms have on the play?
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How does this stage direction help the reader?
What does the word arranges mean in this stage direction?
Which of the following did you include in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.The lack of dialogue emphasizes women’s lack of voice and power. The specific stage directions highlight that the women are underestimated by the men.The lack of dialogue shows the lack of communication between men and women at the time.The stage directions suggest that the silenced women speak through subtle but important actions.
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
How does this stage direction develop the mood of the scene?Mrs. Hale’s cleaning shows her caring, frightened mood. The emphasis on talking creates a friendly, thoughtful mood.The chair rocking by itself creates a somber, spooky mood.
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