Question

How does the trailer create the atmosphere of the play? The film uses dark lighting to emphasize mrs. Wright’s guilt. The film combines dark and bright lighting to contrast the perspectives of the men and women. The film uses darker lighting to match the serious subject matter of the play. The film uses bright lighting to emphasize mrs. Wright’s innocence.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

The film version of the play "Trifles" uses very dark lighting. This decision was taken to emphasize the seriousness of the story. Instead of playing with the contrast that bright lights would provoke, darkness is use to create a grim and severe athmosphere that matches the issue at hand: a man murdered by his own wife.

Answer 2

The film uses darker lighting to match the serious subject matter of the play.