A Jury Of Her Peers: A Thematic Analysis
The year was 1917, and women had yet to have the right to suffrage. The oppression that had been an ongoing theme throughout history had finally begun to be challenged, for equality issues had been addressed and even solved, such as equal representation This specific time was what would bring about the first wave feminism. Though women were still struggling with issues such as this, an optimistic Susan Glaspell rose to take a stand on this. Glaspell was a 41 year old author who wrote a special play known as Trifles that contained special themes and topics to the time. The special part of this was a unique theme very present; feminism. This would all be wrapped up in a very short, but tip of the iceberg type adaptation of the play into book form now known as A Jury of Her Peers. Through the many different pieces, such as characterization, in A Jury of Her Peers, Glaspell demonstrates a clear divide between the sexes in order to promote ideals of feminism and a call to action for equality. One strong fiber, proving this claim just happens to be a seemingly basic concept -- The Opening. It begins very importantly, showing that
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