Trifles - 2009 was released on: USA: 28 March 2009 (Reel Women Film Festival)
when the men go upstaires and left the women dowstairs
The dead bird in the play "Trifles" symbolizes the oppression of women and the stifling of their identities within a male-dominated society. It serves as a key piece of evidence that the women discover and interpret as a sign of the abused and neglected life of the victim.
In "Trifles," the main internal conflict revolves around the women's struggle to balance their loyalty to their gender and their loyalty to the truth. They must decide whether to follow societal norms that minimize the importance of women's perspectives or to uncover the truth about the murdered Mr. Wright, ultimately choosing to prioritize their solidarity as women.
The exposition of the play Trifles by Susan Glaspell sets the scene in a rural farmhouse in the early 20th century. The characters are introduced, including the sheriff, his wife, a neighbor, and two women who are there to gather belongings for a woman accused of murder. The main conflict is hinted at with the discovery of clues that the men dismiss as insignificant "trifles."
The quilt in "Trifles" symbolizes Mrs. Wright's identity and the life she once had before her marriage. It represents her creativity, self-expression, and autonomy, which were suppressed by her oppressive marriage. The women in the story recognize the significance of the quilt as a powerful symbol of Mrs. Wright's lost sense of self and agency.
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.
In the falling action of "Trifles" by Susan Glaspell, the women discover crucial evidence about the motive for the murder, leading them to protect the perpetrator by hiding the evidence they found. This action highlights the theme of solidarity among women and their resistance against a male-dominated society. The falling action ultimately leaves the audience questioning gender roles and power dynamics in the early 20th century.
One irony in "Trifles" is how the male characters dismiss the women's concerns and investigations as insignificant "trifles," while it is ultimately the women who uncover the crucial evidence that solves the murder case. Another irony is how the supposedly rational and authoritative men overlook important details in their investigation, while the supposedly frivolous women pay attention to small, domestic clues that hold the key to understanding the crime.
Trifles of Importance - 1940 was released on: USA: 13 July 1940
In "Trifles" by Susan Glaspell, the flat characters are Mr. and Mrs. Wright, who are not fully developed and lack depth. The round characters are the women: Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, who exhibit more complexity and emotional depth as the story unfolds.