Echoes of Subtlety in ‘Trifles’: Unearthing Gender Discourse
Words: 438 2337Susan Glaspell’s "Trifles," a one-act theatrical piece, stands as a testament to the nuanced interplay of symbolism and the dissection of gender relations, painted against the early 20th-century American countryside. This composition ventures to peel back the layers of Glaspell’s narrative, bringing to light its pivotal role in conversations surrounding gender norms and the latent acumen and discernment inherent in women, frequently obscured by societal conventions. Central to "Trifles" is the enigmatic demise of John Wright, a case that, on […]