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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Cumulative Exam

Question 1 • IC English 11 - Deering

Several of the main characters in Trifles are housewives. Why would writing about a housewife’s situation be an appropriate way to express a feminist theme?

Answer
A
It would be inappropriate for a housewife to share her opinions with her husband.
B
Only a housewife can display the deep devotion of a wife to her husband.
C
Housewives can reveal the unspoken challenges of society’s expectations of women.
D
Housewives can explore the satisfaction of women during the time period.

Explanation

A feminist theme can highlight how social expectations limit or shape women’s lives. In Trifles, the housewives’ domestic experiences reveal the unspoken challenges women face, making C, “Housewives can reveal the unspoken challenges of society’s expectations of women,” the best answer. The other choices focus on a single behavior or on satisfaction rather than examining broader social constraints.

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