Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2
Question 2 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P
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
Answer
A
Stitching holds things together, and this uneven stitching suggests that Mrs. Wright’s situation is coming apart.
B
Stitching is domestic work, and this uneven stitching suggests that Mrs. Wright is failing in her role as a homemaker.
C
Stitching can be beautiful, and this uneven stitching suggests that Mrs. Wright is not as creative as other women in her community.
D
Stitching can be difficult and complicated, and this uneven stitching suggests that Mrs. Wright is too unsteady to carry out a murder.
Explanation
Stitching is meant to hold pieces of fabric together, so uneven stitching can symbolize something coming apart. In the story, the crooked stitching reflects that Mrs. Wright’s life and situation are unraveling. Choice A captures this meaning; the other choices focus on judging her domestic skills, creativity, or ability to commit murder.
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