The antagonist in Trifles, a play by Susan Glaspell, is indirectly portrayed as the male characters (such as the sheriff and the county attorney) who dismiss and belittle the women investigating the murder. Their condescending attitudes towards the female characters reveal the underlying tension between the sexes and highlight the social injustices prevalent during that time period.
Trifles - 1930 was released on: USA: 30 January 1930
A tumult; a bustle; unnecessary or annoying ado about trifles., One who is unduly anxious about trifles., To be overbusy or unduly anxious about trifles; to make a bustle or ado.
Trifles of Importance - 1940 was released on: USA: 13 July 1940
Jack's mother made three trifles, but he couldn't eat any because he was full.
It was published in the 1920's and was based off of another accident that was similar to the one in Trifles.
Trifles That Win Wars - 1943 was released on: USA: 17 July 1943
Modern feminism is classified as trifles to stability on stage part 1.
More Trifles of Importance - 1941 was released on: USA: 22 March 1941
Trifles - 2009 was released on: USA: 28 March 2009 (Reel Women Film Festival)
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The characters went to Wright's home in the play "Trifles" to investigate the murder of Mr. Wright. They were there to gather evidence and clues to help solve the crime. Through their observations of the trifles in the house, the characters were able to uncover the truth behind the murder.