Trifles
How does the description of the setting contribute to the plot of the text?
The description of the kitchen reveals that Mrs. Wright was not a very good wife and homemaker
The kitchen is described as gloomy and messy, which suggests Mrs. Wright was interrupted by something emotionally shocking.
The description of the Wright house as big, dark, and gloomy creates a sense of unease, making the others suspicious of Mrs. Wright
The description of the Wright house as messy indicates that there was a violent struggle and that Mrs. Wright is not telling the truth