Question

read the excerpt from part one of trifles.
county attorney. dirty towels! (kicks his foot against the pans under the sink.) not much of a
housekeeper, would you say, ladies?
what does this excerpt emphasize about the character of the county attorney?
○ his strong belief in a womans domestic role
○ his fervent desire to solve all types of crime
○ his awkward shyness when dealing with women
○ his passionate desire to keep things orderly

Explanation:

The County Attorney's reaction—complaining about dirty towels and dismissing the housekeeper—reveals he judges women by their domestic performance, assuming this is their core role. His action and dialogue center on criticizing a woman's domestic work, highlighting this belief.

Answer:

his strong belief in a woman's domestic role