Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2
Question 1 • IA-English Language Arts 11 B
What is the symbolic significance of Mr. Wright killing Mrs. Wright’s bird?The bird represents Mrs. Wright’s singing ability; Mr. Wright suppressed his wife’s ambitions to sing professionally.The bird represents Mrs. Wright’s role as a mother; Mr. Wright killed his wife’s desire to have children.The bird represents peace; Mr. Wright destroyed the peace of the household by constantly fighting with his wife.The bird represents Mrs. Wright when she was young and happy; Mr. Wright destroyed his wife’s joyful spirit.
Answer
A
The bird represents Mrs. Wright’s singing ability; Mr. Wright suppressed his wife’s ambitions to sing professionally.
B
The bird represents Mrs. Wright’s role as a mother; Mr. Wright killed his wife’s desire to have children.
C
The bird represents peace; Mr. Wright destroyed the peace of the household by constantly fighting with his wife.
D
The bird represents Mrs. Wright when she was young and happy; Mr. Wright destroyed his wife’s joyful spirit.