Hiding the Evidence in "Trifles"

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The paper explains that the women in "Trifles" hide the evidence of Mr. Wright's murder as a way to show solidarity and understanding to Mrs. Wright, as well as to get even with the men who are always belittling and criticizing them. The paper relates that the men are none the wiser, while the women stand together in support of their fallen sister.

From the Paper:

"It is not surprising the women decide to hide the evidence from the men in this story. It would have been far more surprising if they had handed it over to the men, especially after the way they talked down to them and belittled them. The women are much smarter and more attuned to the residents of the house, and they understand why Mrs. Wright killed her husband - in effect, to quote from the popular musical "Chicago," "He Had it Coming." Thus, the women hid the evidence because of solidarity, understanding, and most of all, because of how men treat women - it was their attempt at getting even for all the "trifles" heaped on them throughout life."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Glaspell, Susan. "Trifles." Virginia Commonwealth University. 2007. 24 July 2007. < http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/eng384/trifles.htm>

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