"Trifles" by Susan Glaspell (1916)
Scene: The kitchen in the now abandoned farmhouse of
John Wright, a gloomy kitchen, and left without having been
put in order--unwashed pans under the sink, a loaf of bread
outside the breadbox, a dish towel on the...
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"Trifles" by Susan Glaspell (1916)
Scene: The kitchen in the now abandoned farmhouse of
John Wright, a gloomy kitchen, and left without having been
put in order--unwashed pans under the sink, a loaf of bread
outside the breadbox, a dish towel on the table--other signs
of incompleted work. At the rear the outer door opens,and
the Sheriff comes in, followed by the county Attorney and
Hale. The Sheriff and Hale are men in middle life, the county
Attorney is a young man; all are much bundled up and go at
once to the stove. They are followed by the two women--the
Sheriff's Wife first; she is a slight wiry woman, a thin nervous
face. Mrs. Hale is larger and would ordinarily be called more
comfortable looking, but she is disturbed now and looks
fearfully about as she enters. The women have come in
slowly and stand close together near the door.
COUNTY ATTORNEY (rubbing his hands). This feels good.
Come up to the fire, ladies.
MRS. PETERS (after taking a step forward). I'm not--cold.
SHERIFF (u
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