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Mrs. Hale says that she should have known Minnie needed help because all women go through “a different kind of the same thing.” Mrs. Hale says they shouldn’t tell Minnie that her canning jars of fruit broke.
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Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters are torn between their loyalty to...
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Mrs. Hale berates herself for what she sees as her own crime...
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Summary: In "Trifles," Mrs. Wright's actions in killing her husband can be justified by the abusive and oppressive environment she endured. The play hints at the emotional...
Mrs. Hale berates herself for what she sees as her own crime of not visiting her neighbor Minnie, crying out, “who’s going to punish that crime?” The men return, and the sheriff asks if the county attorney wants to take a look at the items Mrs. Peters is bringing to Minnie at the jail.
First Step Prayer: Dear Lord, Help me to see and admit that I am powerless over my alcoholism. Help me to understand how my alcoholism has led to unmanageability in my life. Help me this day to understand the true meaning of powerlessness.
- Dear Lord, I admit that I am powerless over my addiction. I admit that my life is unmanageable when I try to control it. Help me this day to understand.
- Heavenly Father, I know in my heart that only you can restore me to sanity. I humbly ask that you remove all twisted thought & Addictive behavior from me this day.
- God, I offer myself to Thee. To build with me & to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will.
- Dear God, It is I who has made my life a mess. I have done it, but I cannot undo it. My mistakes are mine & I will begin a searching & fearless moral inventory.
Aug 6, 2024 · First performed in 1916, this short but impactful play continues to resonate with readers and audiences today. In this analysis, we’ll break down the key elements of “Trifles” and explore why it remains an important piece of literature.
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MRS HALE: Why, I don’t know whether she did or not—I’ve not been here for so long. There was a man around last year selling canaries cheap, but I don’t know as she took one; maybe she did. She used to sing real pretty herself.