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• The Dubious Moral Message of Susan Glaspell's Trifles

  Lane A. Glenn is a Ph.D. specializing in theatre history and literature. In this essay he explores the dubious moral message of Susan Glaspell’s Trifles.

• Glaspell's Trifles

  In this essay, Russell compares the three female characters in Glaspell's play to female characters of Greek mythology. The critic cites numerous examples from the text that support her thesis.

• Trifles: The Path to Sisterhood

  Mael examines Glaspell's play and a recent film adaptation by Sally Heckel within the context of feminist writings; the critic notes Glaspell's prescient accuracy in charting feminist doctrines.

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1. Trifles: Introduction
2. Trifles: Summary
3. Trifles: Susan Glaspell Biography
4. Trifles: Characters
5. Trifles: Themes
6. Trifles: Style
7. Trifles: Historical Context
8. Trifles: Critical Overview
9. Trifles: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Dubious Moral Message of Susan Glaspell's Trifles
   2. Glaspell's Trifles
   3. Trifles: The Path to Sisterhood
10. Trifles: Compare and Contrast
11. Trifles: Topics for Further Study
12. Trifles: Media Adaptations
13. Trifles: What Do I Read Next?
14. Trifles: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Trifles: Pictures
16. Copyright

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