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Trifles by Susan Glaspell was such an enjoyable read. I was surprised that such a short play could contain so much irony and symbolism. The bird that Mrs. Wright’s husband kill represented not only freedom, but also Mrs. Wright herself. Mr. Wright was said to have “killed his wife’s singing” just like he killed her bird. I think the play also gives the reader insight into the different worlds of the men and women in that time. The woman had dominion over the kitchen and homemaking and their worlds were so separated that the women did not feel as though they would even be able to explain the evidence to the men. I loved the black humor in the last lines of the play. “We call it-knot it.“ This line really brings the whole piece full circle.

Linked is Louisiana State University’s interpretation of the play. I thought it was interesting to see the play acted out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFUaCXvIjY4