Trifles by Susan Glaspell Feminism

Trifles, by Susan Glaspell, was written in 1916. It has been championed by contemporary feminists. This essay needs to define feminism- determine the “type” of feminism the play depicts and offer the meaning of the play in a feminist context.

-give the play a close reading (i will attach a pdf of the play)

-Then research/writing:

*Do research that allows you to define and briefly discuss “feminism” and the “type” of feminism the play fits into.

*Explain how the play is a feminist play

*Explain specifically what the play says about the nature of male-female relationships. what is the precise nature of the feminist statement the play makes?

REQUIREMENTS:

suggested 4-5 pages

essay in MLA Format (especially in terms of a works cited page and internal citation)

minimum of 3 sources: the play itself & two others that help with the definition of feminism

an essay that offers interpretation and support.

http://www.english.unt.edu/~simpkins/Trifles.pdf

Thank you 🙂