Question

Read the passage and highlight the clues that say something about Mrs. Wright.

HALE: Why, I don't think she minded — one way or other. She didn't pay much attention. I said, "How do, Mrs. Wright, it's cold, ain't it?" And she said, "Is it?" — and went on kind of pleating at her apron. Well, I was surprised; she didn't ask me to come up to the stove, or to set down, but just sat there, not even looking at me, so I said, "I want to see John." And then she — laughed. I guess you would call it a laugh.

—Trifles, Susan Glaspell

Answer 1

The passage provides several clues about Mrs. Wright, including her indifference, lack of emotion, and possible involvement in her husband's death.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given passage, there are several clues that reveal information about Mrs. Wright:

1. She didn't pay much attention and didn't seem to mind one way or the other.
2. She was not friendly or welcoming towards the speaker and did not invite them to sit down or come closer.
3. When asked about her husband, she laughed, which the speaker found strange.
4. She didn't show any emotion when revealing that her husband was dead.
5. She responded in a dull manner when asked if her husband was at home.
6. She pointed upstairs when asked where her husband was, indicating that he was dead in their bedroom.
7. She mentioned that her husband died from a rope around his neck and continued pleating at her apron.
8. She seemed unperturbed and slept soundly despite the presence of someone strangling her husband.

These clues provide insight into Mrs. Wright's state of mind and her potential involvement in her husband's death.

Answer 2

“She didn’t pay much attention.”

“went on kind of pleating at her apron”

“just sat there, not even looking at me”

“And then she – laughed. I guess you would call it a laugh”

What can you assess about Mrs. Wright based on this passage?

Step-by-step explanation: