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the fact that women often feel pressured to conform to societys expectations is a common feminist theme found within literature. as this theme appears within part two of trifles, which pair of symbols most strengthens this theme?○ towel, table○ bottle of fruit, birdcage○ breadbox, cats○ quilt, bird
In Trifles, the quilt and bird symbolize women's constrained domestic roles and the suppression of their autonomy. The bird represents a woman's desire for freedom, and its death mirrors the oppression she faces; the quilt, a domestic craft, shows the limited sphere women were confined to, while its unfinished state hints at unfulfilled potential. Together, these symbols most strongly reinforce the theme of women being pressured to conform to societal expectations.
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○ quilt, bird