Question

Explain how Glaspell uses irony to illustrate

mistreatment of women in the early twentieth
century.

Answer 1

She shows that the men cannot see the situation that is right in front of them.

She makes the audience sympathize with the women because the audience can see what the men cannot.

She shows that men view women’s issues as inferior and unimportant.

She stresses that men choose to ignore women’s concerns.