Explain specifically what the play, Trifles, by Susan Glaspell, says about the nature of male-female relationships. what is the precise nature of the feminist statement the play makes?
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July 23, 2019Explain specifically what the play, Trifles, by Susan Glaspell, says about the nature of male-female relationships. what is the precise nature of the feminist statement the play makes?
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.
