This document provides context and information about the author Susan Glaspell and her short story Trifles. It begins with biographical details about Glaspell's life, education, and career as a journalist and writer. It notes that much of her work featured strong female protagonists and stories focused on women's experiences. The document then introduces Trifles and provides reading and discussion questions for students. It asks them to choose from analyzing a symbol in the story, applying a critical theory to it, connecting it to a modernist manifesto, or posting a QHQ about Trifles. In summary, the document gives background on Glaspell and assigns a reading of her short story Trifles along with associated discussion