Literature

We have been studying the struggle for identity and equality in America through the eyes of those who have been oppressed, mainly women and African Americans. In this module, we read a play by another feminist, Susan Glaspell.  In  Trifles,  Susan Glaspell shows what happens when the "men of the house" consider the women's opinions merely trifles when investigating a murder.

We are told John Wright was not a bad man, “he didn’t drink, and kept his word . . . and paid his debts.” Minnie Wright’s murder of her husband would be condoned by feminist critics . . . as a “defiance of patriarchy.”

Prompt:

 Was it a “crime” for Minnie to strangle her husband or simple justice?

Requirements:

· Write an original journal entry that answers the prompt in no less than 200 words.

· Make sure you have a clearly stated thesis and that your posting defends this thesis.

· You also need to include two references to research to support your opinions and use MLA format.

· Cite the source at the end of the posting, full MLA format, including in-text citations.