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 a 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? which theme of early feminist drama is reflected in the excerpt? a. men are not capable of completing certain tasks. b. women are expected to fulfill specific domestic obligations. c. both men and women are responsible for domestic chores. d. most women are content with their role in society.