Question

The women are often described through stage directions rather than through dialogue. How does this reinforce the role of women in Glaspell’s time? How does it go against the role of women?

Answer 1

The lack of dialogue emphasizes women’s lack of voice and power.

The specific stage directions highlight that the women are underestimated by the men.

The lack of dialogue shows the lack of communication between men and women at the time.

The stage directions suggest that the silenced women speak through subtle but important actions.

Answer 2

In the play "Trifles," Women were regarded as lower than man. In the play. It was evident that there was a gender divide between men and women during the Glasspell's time. Minnie Wright was a symbol used to describe the life of many women in the past. Most of them were not happy of the domesticity, some were able to get used to that kind of life.