Question

In part two of Trifles, the symbol of the broken birdcage best supports the theme that women often
endure unjust acts in male-dominated societies.
face difficult paths as they pursue careers.
feel the need to restore their broken homes.
feel the need to fulfill nurturing roles in society.

Answer 1

"Women often endure unjust acts in male-dominated societies."

The broken birdcage (and the dead canary) parallels Minnie Wright’s stifled, abused life—small domestic "trifles" that the men dismiss but the women recognize as evidence of emotional violence. It underscores how women's suffering is overlooked and constrained by a patriarchal household.