Symbolism of Trifles

Symbolism of Trifles Webster's dictionary defines symbolism as the art or practice of using symbols especially by investing things with a symbolic meaning or by expressing the invisible or intangible by means of visible or sensuous representations. Looking at the symbolism from different perspectives gives a whole new meaning to the story. At first glance Trifles may seem to be an ordinary murder mystery. However when digging deeper into the play we see that Susan …

…through the eyes of the women we see that it is evident that Mrs. Wright is the victim. However looking through the eyes of Mr. Wright leads us to believe he may have been a victim. How you view the symbolism changes our view about the story and who the victim may be. The choice is up to you. Bibliography Madden, David. And Glaspell, Susan. "A Pocketful of Plays." "Trifles." Ed. Harcourt Brace College Publishers. 1996.