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?
They use of the stage directions to describe the women characters in
"Trifles" reinforces the marginalized role of women in Glaspell's time as
observers and gatherers of information, while also going against this
role by empowering the women to challenge male authority and solve
the mystery.
Which of the following did you include in your
answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.
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.