Question

Based on part two of Trifles, what did the bird’s singing most likely symbolize to Mrs. Wright?
honesty and strength
freedom and beauty
talent and success
nature and equality 2Based on part two of Trifles, the symbolism behind the uneven stitching in Mrs. Wright’s otherwise perfect quilt indicates that she
did not enjoy the process of quilting.
was just beginning to learn how to quilt.
did not want her husband to know how well she could quilt.
was agitated or distracted by something during her quilting.

Answer 1

1) Freedom and beauty — the bird’s singing symbolized Mrs. Wright’s lost joy, freedom, and former self.

2) She was agitated or distracted by something during her quilting — the uneven stitching shows she was upset or disturbed.