What do you think the bird symbolizes?
What were your thoughts when reading the following quote?
At the end of the play, the County Attorney states "Oh, I guess they're not very dangerous things the ladies have picked out. [Moves a few things about, disturbing the quilt pieces which cover the box. Steps back]. No, Mrs. Peters doesn't need supervising. For that matter, a sheriff's wife is married to the law. Ever think of it that way, Mrs. Peters?
What do you think the irony of this quote shows about women vs. men?
County Attorney: Well, Henry, at least we found out that she was not going to quilt it. She was going to - what is it you call it, ladies?
Mrs. Hale: [Her hand against her pocket]. We call it - knot it, Mr. Henderson.
How do you think these quotes exemplify how men viewed women at this time?
Sheriff: Well, can you beat the woman! Held for murder and worryin' about her preserves.
County Attorney: I guess before we're through she may have something more serious than preserves to worry about.
Hale: Well, woman are used to worrying over trifles.
[The two women move a little closer together.]
County Attorney: [With the gallantry of a young politician]. And yet, for all their worries, what would we do without the ladies? [The women do not unbend. He goes to the sink, takes a dipperful of water from the pail and pouring it into the basin, washes his hands. Starts to wipe them on the roller-towel, turns it for a cleaner place.] Dirty towels! [Kicks his foot against the pans under the sink.] Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?
Referring to the argument between Mrs. Hale and the County Attorney on pages 983-984, what is your opinion on this argument, and who do you think makes the stronger argument?
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