What does Hale observe about the relationship between John and Minnie Wright?
11 What does Hale observe about the relationship between John and Minnie Wright? They never talk to each other. They are too busy in their individual lives.
How does Mrs Hale feel about Minnie Foster?
Mrs. Hale says that Minnie “used to wear pretty clothes and be lively–when she was Minnie Foster, one of the town girls, singing in the choir. But that–oh, that was twenty years ago.” Mrs. Hale clearly shows that Minnie was more vibrant and much happier before she married the ironically named Mr.
How does Mrs Hale remember Minnie in her youth?
Hale says that she knew Mrs. Wright in her youth as Minnie Foster and describes her as a pretty, lively woman who enjoyed singing in the choir and wearing colorful clothes. Mrs. Hale remembers Minnie’s lovely voice and the bright white dress with blue ribbons she used to wear to church.
Why do Mrs Hale and Mrs Peters empathize with Mrs Wright?
Hale and Mrs. Peters hide the evidence is that they empathize with Mrs. Wright and feel obligated to protect a fellow woman. They also hide the evidence because they fear the men will dismiss their findings as insignificant “trifles.”
Is Mrs Hale guilty of a crime?
Hale is not literally guilty of a crime but she does wish she would have stopped by every once in a while to see Minnie Foster (Mrs. Wright), because the Wright’s had no kids and Minnie was most of the time lonely. She also mentions that Mrs. Peters’ assertion that “the law has got to punish crime.
Was Mr Wright abusive in trifles?
We then infer that it was in fact John who had killed the bird, and we can then continue to infer that John Wright was an abusive husband and that his killing of the bird caused something in Mrs. One in four women is a victim of abuse. Unfortunately, stories like Trifles are not a rare occurrence.
What did Mr Henderson say was needed for the case?
PETERS. Mr. Henderson said coming out that what was needed for the case was a motive; something to show anger or—sudden feeling.
Where was Mrs Wright when Hale entered the farmhouse?
Where is Mrs. Wright when Hale enters the farmhouse? In a rocking chair.
What leads Mrs Hale to wish she had visited the house more often?
Hale is motivated by guilt. She’s always regretted not having reached out to her neighbor, Minnie Foster, by visiting her more often. Hale reflects on Minnie Foster’s life at the farm, her sense of guilt only increases.
In what places does Mrs Peters show that she is trying to be a loyal?
Mrs. Peters shows her loyalty as a law-abiding sheriff’s wife by stating, “The law is the law, Mrs. Hale” (page 814) and at one point she was defending the fact that the men were doing their duties when they were parading around the kitchen.
What does the conversation about Mrs Wright’s Fruit suggest about her?
What does the conversation about Mrs. Wright’s fruit suggest about her? She is like other women because she worries about trifles. She appears to be worrying about the wrong thing.
How does Mrs Peters change in trifles?
Peters becomes more aware of the circumstances of Minnie Wright’s life, her sense of identification and empathy with the woman increases markedly. Her compassion moves to the forefront. Mrs. Peters begins the play by saying the men have to do their duty and mentions that she is not at all cold.