Question

In part two of Trifles, how does the symbol of the broken fruit jar impact the theme that women were often unhappy in the roles they were expected to fulfill?
a.The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the broken and unhappy home in which Mrs. Wright lived.
b.The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the disappointment and hostility Mr. Wright felt for Mrs. Wright.
c.The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the lost career that Mrs. Wright had one day hoped to have.
d.The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the love and affection that Mrs. Wright once felt for Mr. Wright.

Answer 1

Answer: a. The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the broken and unhappy home in which Mrs. Wright lived.

Explanation: In Part Two of "Trifles", by Susan Glaspell, the symbol of the broken fruit jar symbolizes the broken and unhappy home in which Mrs. Wright lived. The jar where she keeps her preserves has broken from lack of warmth. The same happened to Mrs. Wright who lived in a cheerless and cold home. The cold of her home and the isolation in which she lived, made her lonely and sad.

Answer 2

"The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the broken and unhappy home in which Mrs. Wright lived" is the one that tells how the symbol of the broken fruit jar impact the theme that women were often unhappy in the roles they were expected to fulfill. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "a".