What does the birdcage symbolize in Trifles?
What knowledge did you use to determine the symbol? Check any of the boxes that apply.the woman’s role as a homemakerthe theme that women are pressured to fit a rolethe theme that women face abuses and injustices in a male-dominated societythe idea that women are confined to the kitchen for the entire play
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.
What does the quilt piece with uneven sewing show about Mrs. Wright? She was careless with sewing as well as with housekeeping.She was highly agitated.She had been injured in a struggle.She had decided that quilting was no longer important.
Based on what you have read, what is the significance of the phrase “knot it” in the final lines of the play? Check all of the boxes that apply.“Knot it” is not significant.“Knot it” is a technique that only women understand, which mirrors the fact that the women are the only ones who know Mrs. Wright’s motive and have evidence for Mr. Wright’s murder. “Knot it” refers to the strategy that the two women have used to piece together Mrs. Wright’s motivation for murder.“Knot it” signifies the recog
What quality makes the stitching symbolic?Stitching holds things together, and this uneven stitching suggests that Mrs. Wright’s situation is coming apart.Stitching is domestic work, and this uneven stitching suggests that Mrs. Wright is failing in her role as a homemaker.Stitching can be beautiful, and this uneven stitching suggests that Mrs. Wright is not as creative as other women in her community.Stitching can be difficult and complicated, and this uneven stitching suggests that Mrs. Wright
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