Plays by Susan Glaspell

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Author Glaspell, Susan, 1882?-1948
Title Plays
Note Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Trifles
The outside
The verge
Inheritors.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary "Plays by Susan Glaspell" is a collection of dramatic works written during the early 20th century, featuring notable titles such as "Trifles," "The Outside," and "The Verge." The plays often explore themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and human psychology, showcasing the nuanced struggles of women in a male-dominated world. Through rich character development, Glaspell highlights the emotional landscapes of her protagonists, inviting contemplation about the nature of truth and justice. At the start of "Trifles," the scene is set in a disordered farmhouse kitchen, where a group of men, including the county attorney and sheriff, arrive to investigate the murder of John Wright, a domineering husband. Meanwhile, the wives of the men, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, enter slowly and begin to observe the seemingly trivial details of the kitchen. While the men dismiss these as unimportant, the women uncover clues about the deceased and the potential motive for murder, particularly through their empathy for Mrs. Wright's situation. This initial exploration of domestic space lays the groundwork for a powerful commentary on the often-overlooked significance of women's experiences and insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 10623
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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