Question

in part two of trifles, what symbolic impact is made when susan glaspell includes quilting as a part of mrs. wright’s lifestyle?
○ it reinforces the idea that mrs. wright fulfilled many of the roles considered common for women during this time.
○ it characterizes mrs. wright as someone who truly enjoyed the domestic duties expected of women during this time.
○ it casts doubt on the idea that mrs. wright could have killed her husband by making her appear innocent and content.
○ it heightens the tension by creating a scene of domestic bliss that would conflict with the murder being investigated.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Quilting was a common domestic task for women in that era. Including it shows Mrs. Wright was fulfilling typical female roles, which fits the symbolic impact of reinforcing traditional women's roles.
• Option 2: The play implies Mrs. Wright's domestic duties were more out of obligation than enjoyment (due to her husband's oppression), so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: The quilt's unfinished and messy state (along with other clues) actually hints at her turmoil, not innocence, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: The setting isn't one of domestic bliss; the home is neglected, so this doesn't fit.

Answer:

A. It reinforces the idea that Mrs. Wright fulfilled many of the roles considered common for women during this time.