As we read Trifles, women begin a rebellion against a male-dominated society. ... In this play written by Susan Glaspell, the plot, the actions of various characters, and the dialogue communicate the author's disapproval of gender-role stereotypes. ... By this, one can see that Glaspell disapproves of gender stereotypes. ... By the way women are depicted in this story through the actions of various characters and the dialogue, Glaspell states that one should not judge people based on their gender. ... In writing this play, Glaspell changes the concept of gender-role stereotypes to sh...

• Word Count: 661
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Hales statement "women used to worry over trifles," seems to be old fashion. ... The Author Susan Glaspell shows an obvious stereotypical attitude by men towards women in her story, A Jury of Her Peers. ... At this point the women should be more concerned with bigger things than trifles, because Mrs. ... (Glaspell Pg. 74) Mrs. ... (Glaspell Pg. 73) After raging on the cage for while she probably fanaticized about killing Mr. ...

• Word Count: 1347
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Women Trapped By Their Gender Roles Susan Glaspell's Trifles and Sophie Treadwell's Machinal each offer their readers examples of women who feel trapped by their gender roles. Trifles" Mrs. ... Wright (Glaspell 20). ... "Well, women are used to worrying over trifles" (Glaspell 19). ... Though Trifles" Mrs. ...

• Word Count: 998
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School