Trifles
In Trifles, how does the title reflect the central theme of the play?
. It shows how men dismiss important emotional realities as insignificant
. In Things Fall Apart, how does Okonkwo’s fear of weakness shape his actions?
. It drives him to violence and emotional repression
In Othello, how does dramatic irony heighten the tragedy?
The audience knows Iago’s plan while Othello does not
In Their Eyes Were Watching God, how does the pear tree symbolize Janie’s ideals?
Her vision of ideal love and harmony
. In The Importance of Being Earnest, how does Wilde use satire to critique Victorian society?
12. By mocking social norms like marriage and class
. In Trifles, what does the unfinished quilt symbolize about Mrs. Wright’s mental state?
Her inner turmoil and disrupted life
In Things Fall Apart, what does the title suggest about the novel’s central conflict?
The collapse of Igbo society under colonial pressure
In Othello, what does the handkerchief symbolize beyond fidelity?
Othello’s identity, honor, and trust
In Their Eyes Were Watching God, how does the narrative frame (Janie telling her story) affect the novel’s meaning?
It emphasizes personal growth, memory, and self-definition
. In The Importance of Being Earnest, what theme is reinforced by the concept of “Bunburying”?
The theme of dual identities and escape from responsibility
. In Trifles, how do the women’s actions challenge gender roles?
They assert moral authority and empathy over male logic
In Things Fall Apart, how are proverbs used to convey cultural values?
They reflect shared wisdom and reinforce traditions
. In Othello, how does Iago’s use of language manipulate other characters?
Through insinuation, ambiguity, and rhetorical questions
In Their Eyes Were Watching God, how does dialect contribute to characterization?
It authenticates culture and distinguishes characters’ identities
In The Importance of Being Earnest, how does irony drive the humor of the play?
Characters say the opposite of what is true or expected
In Trifles, how does silence function as a form of resistance?
By withholding evidence, they protect Mrs. Wright
In Things Fall Apart, how does the arrival of missionaries create cultural conflict?
It undermines traditional beliefs and divides the community
In Othello, how does jealousy function as a destructive force?
It leads to irrational thinking and violence
In Their Eyes Were Watching God, how does Janie’s voice evolve over time?
She gains independence and confidence in expressing herself
In The Importance of Being Earnest, who is Gwendolen in love with?
Ernest (aka Jack)
In Trifles, what item do the women discover that suggests Mrs. Wright’s motive?
dead bird
In Things Fall Apart, how is masculinity defined and critiqued?
It is tied to aggression but shown as limiting and harmful
In Othello, how does Othello’s outsider status contribute to his downfall?
It makes him insecure and susceptible to manipulation
In Their Eyes Were Watching God, how does the hurricane function symbolically?
It represents uncontrollable natural forces and human vulnerability
In The Importance of Being Earnest, what is Lady Bracknell’s main concern about Jack?
no family/found in a handbag