Category: Trifles

In contemporary society, we usually regard everybody as an equivalent person who is entitled to equal rights. However, this point of view did not exist at the turn of the twentieth century. Men dominated nearly every aspect of society, and women were often overlooked. Gender-specific roles have positioned women in the kitchen throughout history, preparing…

The play Trifles depicts a profound disagreement between two types of attitude and performance. The plays research exposes a significant contrast between female and male actions, based on a different perception of the environment. As Holstein claims in her paper, the difference in initial perception ultimately leads to the creation of two competing ethical paradigms…

Trifles, a work by Susan Glaspell, follows the structure of a common murder mystery but includes elements of social commentary and issues of great value. It can be summarized as a murder of a husband by a wife and the two connected yet individual investigations that follow. The storys unique element becomes apparent as two…

The play Trifles is about a murder scene where the male authority investigates Mr. John Wrights death. Mr. Wright has been strangled to death by a rope and the wife, Mrs. Wright, is the main suspect. However, with their understanding of the relationship between the Mr. and Mrs. Wright, of emotional abuse and neglect, the…

The one-act play Trifles by Susan Glaspell, presents both a riveting murder mystery and commentary on social justice at the same time..This play reflects the status of women in the era of 1916. It makes fun of the attitudes of men towards the women who share their world, at a time when women did not…

Introduction In order for a play to be convincing and lively, it should not only consist of an exciting plot, but also incorporate believable and diverse characters. They serve as driving force for any scenario, helping readers and viewers to live out their story. Moreover, strong and well-written characters serve for more precise delivery of…

Table of Contents Introduction The Period Before the 19th Amendment The Analysis of Trifles as a Feminist Play Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Susan Glaspells Trifles is widely accepted as the most shining example of feminist drama. Within only one act, the author manages to evolve a complicated plotline, to describe settings in detail, and, most…

Table of Contents Play Summary Meeting Feminism Audience Addressing Domestic Violence Conclusion References Today, family abuse is a severe problem affecting numerous people throughout the world. Women from developed nations face the problem, meaning that the population of developing countries suffers from the issue even more significantly. That is why there emerge many non-profit organizations…

Glaspells proper dramatic debut was her second play, Trifles (published in 1916), which genuinely revealed her range as an artist. Written at the request in a short time, in cramped circumstances, it is surprisingly devoid of any traces of its forced birth. The author uses emotion manipulation technique to play on the feelings of both…

There is a saying that differences between mens and womens perceptions make them appear as beings from different planets. The differences may not seem evident in everyday activities and interactions. The theater allows viewers to observe the distinct worlds of men and women. Trifles is a one-act play written by Susan Glaspell, first performed in…