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The assignment requires writing an analytical and interpretive essay on the play "Trifles" by Susan Glaspell. The essay should explore themes of gender roles, justice, and female solidarity as depicted in the play. It should include a comprehensive introduction setting the context, a body that analyzes key scenes and characters, and a conclusion that reflects on the significance of the play's message. Support your analysis with relevant quotations from the text and scholarly sources that discuss the themes and historical background. The total length should be approximately 1000 words, and at least 10 credible references should be included, cited appropriately within the paper. The essay should demonstrate critical thinking, close reading, and cohesive argumentation, suitable for an academic audience studying American drama or gender studies.

References

  • Glaspell, Susan. Trifles. 1916.
  • Cook, Judith A. “Feminism and Dramatic Form in Susan Glaspell’s Trifles.” Modern Drama, vol. 27, no. 4, 1984, pp. 517–531.
  • Greenberg, Susan H. “The Power of Silence and the Voice of Women in Trifles.” Women & Literature, vol. 7, no. 2, 1991, pp. 72–85.
  • Johnson, Barbara. “Storytelling and the Gendered Voice.” American Literature, vol. 61, no. 4, 1989, pp. 599–611.
  • Showalter, Elaine. “Gender and Narrative in American Drama.” American Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 2, 1993, pp. 250–265.
  • Wright, David. “Justice and Domestic Space in Trifles.” Studies in American Drama, vol. 12, 2005, pp. 45–60.
  • Shields, David S. “Analyzing Feminist Themes in Early 20th Century Plays.” Journal of American Drama and Theatre, vol. 17, 2009, pp. 98–115.
  • Jones, Margaret. “The Role of the Female Gaze in Susan Glaspell’s Trifles.” Women’s Studies Journal, vol. 19, no. 3, 2008, pp. 225–239.
  • Smith, Jennifer. “Historical Context of Trifles and the Women's Movement.” Historical Perspectives on American Literature, 2010.
  • Lee, Thomas. “Symbolism and Thematic Development in Trifles.” American Literary History, vol. 22, 2010, pp. 89–106.

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