25 English -- Trifles

Discuss about the symbolism used in the play in brief.

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Susan Glaspell has led some symbols in her play. 'Canning Jars of fruit 'stands for Minnie's extreme concerns over her role as wife and her household responsibilities.” The dirty towel” represents Wright's poor housekeeping. Similarly, the quilt" refers to female space or concern. The most important symbol of all is the dead. songbird. This symbolizes Mr. Wright's abuse of his wife. Here, the bird stands for Mrs. Wright's freedom. 'Cage represents John Wright's oppression of his wife and her spirit. Lastly, rope refers to the women's means of seeking privilege or fighting back their imprisonment.

Do you find any kind of differences between men and women in the aspect of how they act, behave, think and relate to others?

Men think that women's lives are superficial. Accordingly, their counterparts are interested only in silly matters. Their prejudice cost them the most substantial evidence- the dead bird. Mrs. Peters says that if the men heard them getting worried by seeing a dead canary, they would laugh. The women detectives are shown to be more sympathetic to the murderer.

Are the society norms affecting the lives of people in the bad way?

Why does Mrs. Hale refer to Mrs Wright as "Minnie Foster"?

Mrs. Hale refers to Mrs. Wright as "Minnie Foster" to show the contrast between the character of her discussion before and after the marriage.

What is the most significant conflict in Trifles?

Do you think Mr Wright's death would have been discovered if Mr Hale hadn't stopped by the Wright's home?

I think Mr Wright's death would have been uncovered if Mr. Hale hadn't stopped by the Wrights' home. Perhaps Mrs Wright would not have notified the police about the murder. If she would, the same could have been done earlier.

What is the main theme of the play?

The main theme of the play is social oppression of women or male's prejudice towards female

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