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Question Description
Trifles, by Susan Glaspell, was written in 1916. It has been championed by contemporary feminists. This essay needs to define feminism- determine the “type” of feminism the play depicts and offer the meaning of the play in a feminist context.
-give the play a close reading (i will attach a pdf of the play)
-Then research/writing:
*Do research that allows you to define and briefly discuss “feminism” and the “type” of feminism the play fits into.
*Explain how the play is a feminist play
*Explain specifically what the play says about the nature of male-female relationships. what is the precise nature of the feminist statement the play makes?
REQUIREMENTS:
suggested 4-5 pages
essay in MLA Format (especially in terms of a works cited page and internal citation)
minimum of 3 sources: the play itself & two others that help with the definition of feminism
an essay that offers interpretation and support.
