D. the difficult situations in Mrs. Wright's married life
Explanation:
The disorderly state of the kitchen is symbolic of the disturbed married life which Mrs. Wright was facing. Her life had been under the captivity of her husband. She felt the burden of marriage because of the loss of herself in the marriage. She was accused of killing her husband in his sleep. Also, the evidence proved that Mrs. Wright had killed her husband out of the frustration. The kitchen symbolizes a place that is specified to women. The disordered kitchen provides an insight into her life.
