Susan Glaspell's Trifles Overview

<p>It was going to be buried in a box. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fear and regret (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They converse as if testing delicate subjects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She hides it under quilt pieces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They share a common understanding and support. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She was relieved to have a reason to talk about something other than the murder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They view women as incapable of handling serious matters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a subtle foreshadowing of Mrs. Wright's involvement in the murder. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Peters shows more concern for Mrs. Wright's emotions and fears, while Hale is more detached. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This reveals his lack of attention to detail and potentially important clues. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is ironic because he is actually quite disrespectful to the women. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Go upstairs and point out where John Wright was found. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is indifferent to her husband’s death. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The County Attorney is starting to suspect Mrs. Wright of the murder, and he wants to see the scene of the crime. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is afraid of what he saw. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He does not want to disturb the crime scene. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is unwilling to provide information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is trying to find out if Mrs. Wright was involved in the murder. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A character who sat quietly and pleated her apron, showing signs of distress after her husband's death.

Describes Mrs. Wright's confused and disconnected emotional state.

The cause of death for John, indicating potential suicide or foul play.

Mrs. Wright's repetitive action which signifies her anxiety and distraction.

A character who assesses the situation after discovering John's body, taking it seriously.

Indifference towards the arrival of Hale; reveals her emotional numbness.

Hale's realization that John is dead after Mrs. Wright's flat confirmation.

Mrs. Wright directing Hale to where John's body is, showing her detached behavior.

Mrs. Wright was found in a questionable state after her husband's murder.

The Sheriff notes that the only items found are kitchen things, indicating a mundane environment.

The COUNTY ATTORNEY investigates the murder, seeking evidence and motives.

Kitchen items play a crucial role in understanding Mrs. Wright's state of mind.

Men in the story trivialize women’s worries about household items.

Mrs. Wright's isolation is highlighted, affecting her mental state and reactions.

The frozen fruit represents Mrs. Wright's lost hopes and care for her home.

The dynamics of questioning reveal the difference between men’s and women’s perspectives.

A container used for storing sewing supplies and materials.

An ornamental container that may hold valuable items.

A crucial symbolic object that represents lost joy.

A phrase indicating the bird was killed by twisting its neck.

A legal official overseeing cases in the county.

Believing in supernatural influences and omens.

The desired resting place for the deceased bird.

Past emotional pain experienced during youth.