Susan Glaspell's one-act play "Trifles" focuses on solving a murder case.

The drama
explores issues of justice, isolation, and gender in rural America in the early 20th
century. The beginning of the scene took place at a farmhouse that was unexpectedly
messy, disorganized, and abandoned. Following the discovery that Mrs. Wright's
husband had been found dead with a rope around his neck, which led to an investigation
against Mrs. Wright that was opened by the county attorney, Mr. Hale and Mr. Peters,
who was the sheriff. The men were also joined by their wives which were Mrs. Hale and
Mrs. Peters.The women start putting together the circumstances leading up to the
murder while the men explore the house for clues during the investigation. Little things
like piled-high dirty dishes, barely cleaned towels, a loaf of bread outside its box, and
other unfinished chores are things they notice that the men overlook. The men who
were present in this event chose to make fun of the condition of the farmhouse, thinking
it was appropriate to blame Mrs. Wright for not keeping the house clean given that
women were supposed to be housekeepers.They had no idea that what they had seen
was far more than what their wives had seen; it went much deeper than that. What they
observed represented Mrs. Wright's mental state, and they perceived it as disturbed or
depressing. The investigators realized that Mrs. Wright was, in fact, the one who killed
her own husband, Mr. Wright, as the play went on. The women learned about Mrs.
Wright's feelings of isolation and loneliness throughout her marriage to Mr. Wright
through their observations.Despite the fact that it was illegal, Mrs. Hales and Mrs.
Peters chose to hide this information from their husbands because, in their defense, it
was a way for them to be compassionate and empathetic towards their fellow women.
They both recognized Mrs. Wright's predicament as a woman. The play addressed
misogynistic and patriarchal issues, as well as the constrictive gender norms of the era
and the ways in which patriarchal society excluded and oppressed women. It was
evident how men controlled and occasionally looked down on women during the entire
play; they thought that they had the right to look at them that way because of the lack of
power and freedom that women had back in the days. All they saw were evidences that
were very apparent for investigators to notice, but the women they were with had
realized an in-depth investigation of the situation that Mrs. Wright was in. They saw
things the men couldn't ever see, which was a genius move for them considering that
the evidence was hidden in plain-sight. Women applied their emotional intelligence to
better grasp the circumstances surrounding the case, while males concentrated on
finding logical answers. Women are not stupid; they are capable of meeting their
emotional needs without any kind of logical reasoning. Mrs. Wright was obviously
having problems with her marriage, but it was only apparent from the things she did out
of emotional outbursts—what is known as "female rage." They noticed small details that
the men overlooked, such as the broken door of the birdcage and the unfinished quilting
that Mrs. Wright left. Misogyny is another thing, a lot of misogynistic claims were shown
in this play including the mockery that the men kept on showing to the women they were
with–let alone those women being their own wives. Gender stereotypes were then
"common" and easily exploited by men to discriminate against women. Given that the
men were more interested in following the rules of the law than in comprehending the
circumstances surrounding Mrs. Wright's death, it was clear that they lacked empathy
for her. The male characters marginalize and suppress the voices of the women
throughout the play. Even if the women figured out the murder's riddle in the end, the
males refused their insights and failed to take them seriously.In summary, Susan
Glaspell's "Trifles" offers an intriguing look at gender, isolation, and justice in early
20th-century America. The play was incredibly moving and thought-provoking, and
younger audiences continue to be drawn to it today. The play illustrates how patriarchal
attitudes and social systems excluded and oppressed women by depicting a murder
investigation in a rural farmhouse.

I would characterize the play as sympathetic since it encourages the audience to

sympathize with Mrs. Wright, the victim. The play highlights how crucial empathy and
compassion are to attaining real justice by showing the female characters' attempts to
comprehend Mrs. Wright's situation and intentions. Another is symbolic, as its themes
and concepts are communicated through symbolism. The incomplete quilt and the
broken birdcage, for instance, are representations of Mrs. Wright's isolation and
loneliness. Thirdly is "Engaging," the entire plot is quite interesting, particularly for
viewers who are interested in topics such as patriarchy, feminism, and misogyny.
Another is Empowerment; in spite of the male characters' marginalization and
suppression of them, the women manage to find the truth about the murder. The story
makes the argument that real justice cannot be attained unless all members of society
are included and given freedom. The fourth topic is feminism. In my opinion, human
society should be paying greater attention to feminism, particularly in the present.
Gender roles shouldnt be a reason for a woman to be treated differently than others,
we’re now living in a far more modern world. People's mentality about women should
also improve considering how inclusive the society now is. As a fellow woman, I will
always stand by women and I would never change my standpoint no matter what
happens, equality will always be worth fighting for in a world full of an injustice system.