In today's society, we generally view everyone as equal; however, this view did not exist for decades. Throughout history, many cases have shown that men dominated women and women were often seen as left with less importance or treated as lesser beings. Women were often expected to be good mothers to their children and take care of their husbands. After reading the play “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell, I was able to grasp important facts about the social views of women and their domestic roles. Glaspell's play depicts the gender inequality that exists in society, drawing particular attention to the societal values ​​of women during this time. Although the role of women is treated as unimportant, it depicts the dedication of women to each other and highlights how they survive the patriarchal society. Susan Glaspell presents the sets as theatrical metaphors for the male-dominated society of the early 20th century. “Trifles” begins with an investigation into the murder of Mr. Wright. The crime scene is taken at his farm where clues reveal that Minnie Wright is suspected of murder. At the beginning of the play, she clearly embodies the problems of women's subordination. For example, there are two main characters in this play: Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale, who are brought along with the sheriff and the lawyer to find evidence of Mr. Wright's murder. The men gather and work together around the stove and talk among themselves in complete familiarity while the women “stand close together by the door behind the men” (Glaspell 444). Perhaps the position of women standing behind men, near the door, also reflects their secondary or inferior social position in the eyes of men. Additionally, it appears that the two women in the middle of the paper suffered mental abuse from their husbands. This piece presents the voice of feminism and attempts to illustrate that women's power is slightly different, but can be strong enough to influence a male-dominated society. Although all women are oppressed in the patriarchal society of that time, Glaspell uses this play as a feminist glory in a witty way to convince men. Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters solve the crime while reflecting on Minnie Wright's unhappy marriage that led to her murder. Using the relationship between female and male characters throughout the play, Glaspell speaks to highlight how patriarchal society has underestimated women's rights and restricted their desires. Works Cited Glaspell, Susan. “Trifles” Composition literature. Ed. Sylvan Barnett, William Burto and William E. Cain. 10th ed. New York: Pearson, 2014. 443-453. Print.