Trifles was a very interesting play. The mystery was funny and intense at the same time. There wasn't really one quote that I think I could chose to post because throughout the whole play it is basically one big quote.
The interesting part about this is the mystery in the fact that not only was there real detectives but others in the play chose to take matters into their own hands. I think that the title of the play possesses a good point towards why it is called "trifles", which was also seen in the underlying theme of this play as well.
The men within this play betray a sense of self-importance. They present themselves as tough, serious-minded detectives, when in truth they are not nearly as observant as the female characters. Their pompous attitude causes the women to feel defensive and form ranks. Not only do Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters bond, but they choose to hide evidence as an act of compassion for Mrs. Wright. Stealing the box with the dead bird is an act of loyalty to their gender and an act of defiance against a callous patriarchal society.
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