Trifles is a play by Susan Glaspell written in 1916. ... For this reason they are able to uncover the motive by paying attention to the trifles the mean overlook. ... In what seems like a trifle may lay great revelation if only we look a little closer. ... Hale tell the County Attorney, "women are used to worrying over trifles, " as they joke about her being concerned over her preserves. ... The events that took place in Trifles are those of many that occur throughout heterosexual relationships. ...

• Word Count: 1277
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In 1916, Susan Glaspell wrote the one-act play Trifles. was originally written by Susan Glaspell as a play entitled Trifles. ... Glaspell was inspired to write the story while covering a murder investigation when she worked as a journalist for the Des Moines Daily News (qtd. in Annenberg). ... Peters discover Minnie's motive by paying close attention to what the men consider "trifles", or the insignificant matters of women. ...

• Word Count: 1498
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School