This essay illustrates the bondage of marriage to women in the early 20th century. I use Glaspell's "Trifles" to illustrate my point.

Symbolic Bondage "Trifles" is an extraordinary American drama. The title of this means "something of little importance or consequence." (Webster, 1374) It was written during the women's' movement for equality. The women in this selection are mocked numerous times by the men. Glaspell emphasizes through symbolic representation the life of a woman during her time, and what the movement represented. She states that a change must take place for women in order for them to obtain …

…conveys women must unite and fight for their personal freedom, and men must support this change. It is only then, when women will be treated equally, and their lives will not seem as trifles. Work Cited Glaspell, Susan. "Trifles." The Norton Anthology of American Literature. Vol. D. Ed. Nina Bayman, Julia Reidhead, Marian Johnson, and Brian Baker. 500 Fifth Ave, New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2003. 1203-1212. Webster College Dictionary. NY: Random House. 1997. 1374