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The Purpose of Symbols in the Play: [Julie from St. Thomas University explains:] Overall, it is through the discovery of these small "kitchen things," and Mrs. Hale's familiarity with Mrs. Wright, that the women piece together Mrs. Wright's motive. Ironically, the men thought these things were insignificant to the murder case.

The setting portrayed through these symbols the life of Minnie Wright, which she struggled through from an abusive husband. Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters were able to evaluate the clues around the kitchen and find the underlying truth. In addition, the women recognize how the men will react to their finding - primarily the missing significance of those "trifles." This exposes the men's narrow view of women, enabling the women to take a step beyond that seclusion in a male-dominated society and have control to protect Minnie.

Rocking Chair: [Catherine Langhorne (JSRCC) says:] I believe that the rocking chair is a sign that Mrs. Wright is trying......

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