TY - BOOK AU - Glaspell,Susan TI - Plays AV - PS PY - 2004/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - American drama N1 - Release date is 2004-01-01; Trifles The outside The verge Inheritors; Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Plays by Susan Glaspell" is a collection of dramatic works written during the early 20th century, featuring notable titles such as "Trifles," "The Outside," and "The Verge." The plays often explore themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and human psychology, showcasing the nuanced struggles of women in a male-dominated world. Through rich character development, Glaspell highlights the emotional landscapes of her protagonists, inviting contemplation about the nature of truth and justice. At the start of "Trifles," the scene is set in a disordered farmhouse kitchen, where a group of men, including the county attorney and sheriff, arrive to investigate the murder of John Wright, a domineering husband. Meanwhile, the wives of the men, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, enter slowly and begin to observe the seemingly trivial details of the kitchen. While the men dismiss these as unimportant, the women uncover clues about the deceased and the potential motive for murder, particularly through their empathy for Mrs. Wright's situation. This initial exploration of domestic space lays the groundwork for a powerful commentary on the often-overlooked significance of women's experiences and insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10623 ER -