In part two of trifles, how does the image of the dead bird wrapped in a silk cloth strengthen the feminist theme that women often suffer abuses within a male-dominated society? a) the bird symbolizes loneliness, which mrs. wright endured throughout her marriage to mr. wright. b) the bird symbolizes mrs. wright’s beauty, which heightened mr. wright’s insecurities about his marriage. c) the bird symbolizes mrs. wright’s hopes of a singing career, which likely died when she married mr. wright. d) the bird symbolizes nature, which mrs. wright missed greatly once she became secluded in the house.

The correct answer is A) The bird symbolizes loneliness, which Mrs. Wright endured throughout her marriage to Mr. Wright.

The songbird that Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters discover explain what happens with Minnie Wright's crime, but also symbolizes John Wright's abusive treatment of his wife. Minni is an unmarried woman who liked to sing, like the dead bird.

The image of the dead bird wrapped in a silk cloth in Trifles strengthens the feminist theme that women often suffer exploitation within a male-dominated society. The bird symbolizes loneliness, which Mrs. Wright endured throughout her marriage to Mr. Wright.  

EXPLANATION:  

In part two of Trifles, there is a depiction of a dead bird wrapped in a silk cloth. This depiction is an image which strengthens the feminist theme in Trifles. The dead bird image depicts women in Trifles who often suffer exploitation within a male-dominated society.  

Mrs. Wright, who married Mr. Wright suffers from women exploitation. She is a fluttery, sweet girl who transformed into a depressed and lonely woman as she married. She is depressed by Mr. Wright’s emotional exploitation and neglect. She suffers those pain for years. On the other hand, Mr. Wright is a bad person who demands silence in his house.  

The songbird which is found by Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters also depict what happens with Minnie Wright’s crime. It also symbolizes John Wright’s exploitation and bad treatment to his wife. The dead bird also symbolizes the character Minnie or Mrs. Wright who was an unmarried woman who loved to sing, just like the songbird.  

LEARN MORE:  

If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, we recommend you to also take a look at the following questions:

1.Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." bleak darkness was blacking out the sea and jungle when rainsford sighted the lights.  

2.Read the excerpt from "a modest proposal."  

KEYWORDS: Trifles, images in Trifles, the image of the dead bird wrapped in a silk cloth Trifles  

Subject: English

Class: 10-12

Sub-chapter: Trifles