Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2
Question 4 • English 4 Sem-2-HONORS-FL-1001410 (2024-2025)
In part two of Trifles, how does the image of the dead bird wrapped in a silk cloth strengthen the feminist theme that women often suffer abuses within a male-dominated society?
Answer
A
The bird symbolizes loneliness, which Mrs. Wright endured throughout her marriage to Mr. Wright.
B
The bird symbolizes Mrs. Wright’s beauty, which heightened Mr. Wright’s insecurities about his marriage.
C
The bird symbolizes Mrs. Wright’s hopes of a singing career, which likely died when she married Mr. Wright.
D
The bird symbolizes nature, which Mrs. Wright missed greatly once she became secluded in the house.