Question

in part two of trifles, which of the following best supports the feminist theme that women often found it difficult to fulfill their own hearts desires?
○ the suggestion that mrs. wright stopped singing in the choir
○ the implication that a young mrs. peters was discouraged from saving her childhood pet from a vicious little boy
○ the accepted understanding that mrs. hale was too busy with her own home and children to stop for a visit
○ the idea that mrs. wright was unable to open her own fruit - stand

Explanation:

In "Trifles", the feminist theme of women's difficulty in fulfilling desires is supported by Mrs. Peters' childhood experience. Being discouraged from saving her pet shows external (social, perhaps patriarchal - influenced) constraints on her following her heart's desire to protect the pet, highlighting how women's wishes were often suppressed. Other options: Mrs. Wright stopping choir (less direct about unfulfilled desires), Mrs. Hale's busyness (about time, not desire suppression), Mrs. Wright's fruit - stand (less clear on desire vs practical issues) are weaker in supporting the theme.

Answer:

B. the implication that a young Mrs. Peters was discouraged from saving her childhood pet from a vicious little boy