sentences:  The discovery of the dead canary triggers childhood memories for Mrs. Peters, who until this point had resisted taking sides, but now seems to join Mrs. Hale in a silent agreement to protect Mrs. Wright, The canary symbolizes, "female helplessness in front of male brutality".The rocking chair serves as a presence for Mrs. Wright since she is never actually present throughout the play.The audience is reminded that she lived in that and her presence is still there.