TRIFLES by Susan Glaspell

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TRIFLES by Susan Glaspell

WHAT IS THE PLOT?

WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS?

WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS? George Henderson-County Attorney Henry Peters- Local Sheriff Lewis Hale-Neighbor of the Wrights Mrs. Peters-Wife of the Sheriff Mrs. Hale-Neighbor of the Wrights, wife of Lewis Hale John Wright Mrs. Wright

GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES When does the play take place? Where does the play take place? Who are these people? Mood of the play? Tempo of the play? Playwright’s Intent?

IDEAS What are some of the themes in the play? What symbols are used? What do they represent? How can we convey these ideas onstage?

PLOT STRUCTURE 1. Exposition 2. Inciting Incident 3. Rising Action Crisis Climax Denouement