A crime scene requires careful examination and attention to every detail. Making false assumptions and underestimating the importance of information can lead to an erroneous verdict or conviction. The outdated stereotype of the superiority of men over women and the consequences of this ideology are the theme present in the play “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell. The play features five community members, simultaneously investigating a crime scene, trying to expose evidence that could answer the question of who killed John Wright. The only obvious suspect in the room is Minnie, Wright's wife. Throughout the play, the men present search the house and seemingly overlook the female investigators as stupid and irrelevant. This notion ultimately leaves the men without the evidence they need to convict Ms. Wright. The piece features many “trifles” or small details that many might overlook at first mention. These details, however, turn out to be very important, and not at all trifles. The mention of Mrs. Wright's crushed fruit contains great symbolism and parallelism with the mental state of the suspect mentioned. Additionally, the discovery of the strangled bird not only serves as the basis for the motive for the crime, but also provides insight into the life and struggles of Minnie Wright. Finally, the quilt found in the house also provides further evidence and symbolism of the murderer. These objects, which may appear at first glance as trifles, are in reality the basis for condemning Minnie Wright. Throughout the play, the audience is aware of the very cold setting. This is detrimental to life on a farm, as evidenced by the cracked fruit jars. Upon entering the messy kitchen, the group of onlookers notice and comment on his...... middle of paper ......ion, it too was incomplete. They wonder whether or not she intended to quilt it or tie it. The men of course find this discussion laughable and do not seek to investigate the significance of this discovery. What men do not realize is that this trifle is not a trifle at all and that it contains great meaning. Minnie's neglect shows that she had something troubling her at the time Mr. Wright was murdered. Likewise, the women seem to think she intended to tie him, just like the rope used to strangle Wright. The lack of respect and underestimation of men towards female characters has very important consequences in the story. In Mr Wright's case, his wife's mistreatment and severe choking led to her disappearance. The other men in the story also felt the effects, as they were unable to solve the crime without the evidence discovered by the women..