Symbolism In Trifles

The ability to fly, their song, their feathers, and their uniqueness are what make birds special in this world. This extravagant creature symbolizes freedom, and the variety of colors can express many emotions such as; yellow for happiness, green-content, blue-despair, and finally orange symbolizes joy. The short story titled Trifles written by Susan Glaspell expresses the issue women faced in the early eighteenth century of oppression and discrimination. Through Mrs. Peters and Hales unwillingness to share the discovery of a dead bird to authorial figures, Glaspell conveys to the audience that women have been socially oppressed by men. Mrs. Wright represents many women during this time period, so while Mrs. Hale and Peters stay whispering