The Norton Introduction to Literature, Shorter Ninth Edition, edited by Alison Booth, et. al., poses the following question:
"If a twenty-first century playwright were to write an updated version of "Trifles," what details of the plot, character, and setting would be different from those in Glaspell's play? What would be the same? What are some possible "Trifles" that might serve the same dramatic functions as those in Glaspell's play?" (1056)
In a developed essay, respond to this question. Use comparison/contrast writing strategies to plan and organize the essay.
Essay success Checklist:
-A title that stimulates the readers' interest.
-An interesting, developed introduction.
-A clear thesis that states the conclusion about the play's relevance in our own times.
-Developed body paragraphs with clear topic sentences that state the reasons for your conclusion.
-Direct quotations from the play to support your assertions.
-A clear and logical plan of organization, block or point by point.
-A simple conclusion that re-states the thesis and summarizes the evidence.
-Appropriate use of present and past tenses within the essay.
-Work Cited list in correct MLA format.
-Parenthetical citations within the essay to document all sourced information, both quoted and paraphrased.
-Correct format for long and short quotations within paragraphs.
-2-4 double spaced, typed pages."