Trifles {The Role of Women​}

As for Minnie Wright, we can only know what the others say about her. Minnie is the wife of John Wright, the man strangled to death in his bed, the victim of a horrible crime. Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters spend the play evaluating evidence they find of her possible guilt of this murder. Much of what defines Minnie lies in her transition from Minnie Foster, a cheerful girl, to Minnie Wright, a lonely wife (see quotes below). The name "Foster" brings images of care and love, while the name "Wright" is reminiscent of the saying "finding Mr. Right" and is therefore ironic for Minnie (Ozieblo 67). Because of her husband's strict control over her and abuse, Minnie led an adult life separated from any sort of social sphere. This is seen tangibly in the appearance of her kitchen which is where the play takes place.