Question

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 woman’s 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

Answer 1

His strong belief in a woman’s domestic role. From the first sentence we can see whatever feeling it is, it's strong, and from the last sentence we can infer he has a strong opinion on women's role.

Answer 2

Answer: A) his strong belief in a woman’s domestic role.

Explanation: In the given excerpt from "Trifles" we can see the description of the County Attorney's reaction when he sees dirty towels in the kitchen, he has a violent response, by kicking his foot against the pans under the sink, and then he makes a comment about how the woman isn't a good housekeeper. This reaction demonstrates his strong belief in a woman’s domestic role.