The women are often described through stage directions rather than through dialogue. how does this reinforce the role of women in glaspell’s time? how does it go against the role of women?

The lack of dialogue emphasizes women’s lack of voice and power. The specific stage directions highlight that the women are underestimated by the men. The lack of dialogue shows the lack of communication between men and women at the time. The stage directions suggest that the silenced women speak through subtle but important actions.

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The Ming dynasty used a civil service exam to select officials

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