Progressive Era & Trifles
The name of the movement from 1890-1920 during which Trifles was written.
What is Progressive Era
Early definition of culture.
What is a familiarity with art?
The short story adaptation of Trifles that places more emphasis on Mrs. Hale.
What is A Jury of Her Peers
The two definitions of culture prove _____
What is art shaping the way we live.
The name of the real life woman who murdered her husband and inspired Trifles.
Who is Margaret Hossack?
Key components of cultural/historical context.
What are political and economic landscapes and major world events?
The percent of white married women who held paying jobs in 1920.
What is 6.5%
Something that enhances the understanding of a piece and allows readers/viewers to see multiple layers and meanings.
What is an understanding of cultural context?
The prescription given by many doctors to exhausted housewives - a way to deflect reformation of social standards.
What is the "rest cure?"
The state of society during the time a piece was written/created.
What is cultural/historical context.