Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2

Question 1

Remember that violence was inflicted on the birdcage and the bird. What inferences can you make about Mrs. Wright’s experience in her home? Check all of the boxes that apply.She may have felt trapped and confined.She may have felt limited as a housewife.She may have been able to sing freely. She may have suffered physical or emotional violence.She may have been lonely.She may have loved to travel.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 2

How does the symbol of the bird reinforce a feminist theme?It shows how difficult it was for Mrs. Wright to achieve her artistic dreams.It illustrates the injustice that Mrs. Wright experienced in the male-dominated home.It supports the idea that women had to fight to achieve rights. It clarifies Mrs. Wright’s role as a housewife.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: It illustrates the injustice that Mrs. Wright experienced in the male-dominated home.

Question 3

Which quotation best shows evidence for the theme that important information can exist in “trifling” details?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: “Look at the sewing! All the rest of it has been so nice and even. And look at this! It’s all over the place!”

Question 4

What is ironic about this conversation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The law officials decide that the kitchen lacks any important evidence, but all of the important evidence is contained there.

Question 5

How does this symbol reinforce the symbol of the birdcage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: If Mrs. Wright is the bird, then the birdcage represents her situation at home.

Question 6

Who does the bird symbolize?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Minnie Wright

Question 7

Remember that violence was inflicted on the birdcage and the bird. What inferences can you make about Mrs. Wright’s experience in her home? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: She may have felt trapped and confined.; B: She may have felt limited as a housewife.; D: She may have suffered physical or emotional violence.; E: She may have been lonely.

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: It illustrates the injustice that Mrs. Wright experienced in the male-dominated home.

Question 9

How does this symbol reinforce the symbol of the birdcage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: If Mrs. Wright is the bird, then the birdcage represents her situation at home.

Question 10

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

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