This video presents context for Glaspell and the background of Trifles, and discusses symbols and themes in the play. There are discussion questions at the end, which can help you delve more deeply into understanding and analyzing the play.
This video offers an interpretation of the play’s symbols, setting, and themes.
The following video is a production of the play by the Edge Ensemble Theater Company, if you’d like to see a performance.
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- Susan Glaspell, Trifles. Authored by: Susan Oaks. Project: American Literature 1865-Present Resources. License: CC BY: Attribution
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- video Trifles lecture. Authored by: LSCCDanielle. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5FsUJDDrUs. License: Other. License Terms: YouTube video
- video Trifles Notes. Authored by: Gail Bell. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcti3sbKE6g. License: Other. License Terms: YouTube video
- video Trifles by Susan Glaspell, performed by the Edge Ensemble Theater Company. Provided by: Edge Ensemble. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhpO0Uq5Jug. License: Other. License Terms: YouTube video