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.
