Question

Midnight Assassin: But reports soon surfaced that Hossack had abused and threatened his family, and for years his wife had gone to the neighbors to complain of his behavior."She Prepares to Fight": Though past 50 years of age, she is tall and powerful and looks like she would be dangerous if aroused to a point of hatred.Which excerpt is biased and why?

Answer 1

Answer:

"She Prepares to Fight": Though past 50 years of age, she is tall and powerful and looks like she would be dangerous if aroused to a point of hatred.

Explanation:

In the play "Trifles," by Susan Glaspell, the second excerpt is unfairly prejudiced against Mrs Hossak. The reason is that she is described as "tall", "powerful" and "dangerous," which indicates that the writer dislikes or distrusts her.

On the other hand, the first article considers Mrs Hossak a possible suspect due to her husband's abusive behavior.

Answer 2

Answer:

At the coroner’s inquest, most of the Hossacks and their neighbors were tight-lipped about their knowledge of the turbulent family history. In 1900, communities largely ignored or tolerated domestic abuse, and no significant public discourse on the issue existed.

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