Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1

Question 1

Question 1

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a long-deserted plot of land in the country in early spring; an abandoned farmhouse on a cold day

Question 2

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

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He disapproves of Mrs. Wright’s poor housekeeping.; He can’t believe that Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale touched the pans.

Question 3

Question 3

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They are not comforted by his words, and they remain together.

Question 4

How does this stage direction help the reader?

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by describing the setting

Question 5

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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The chair rocking by itself creates a somber, spooky mood.

Question 6

What does the word arranges mean in this stage direction?

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“places in proper order”

Question 7

Which word has a similar meaning to arrange?

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organize

Question 8

What effect does using arrange instead of one of its synonyms have on the play?

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Arrange suggests a proper way to stack the pans and shows sympathy for Mrs. Wright.

Question 9

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.

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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.

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