Trifles

It is easy for me to say that I prefer "Trifles," the short story over the play. It flows more easily and allows for continuous reading. There is also more description given in the narration than is strictly through verbalization. "Mrs. Hale, still leaning against the door, had that sinking feeling of the mother whose child is about to speak a piece." This illustration was in the short story version and couldn't have been depicted through actions or narration in a play. But it's little pieces like this that give the reader insight on reality of the story.
The storyline itself had much impact although it only took place in one scene. Though many questions remain unanswered, the reader can make quite a few inferences from the hints given by the author. Minnie Foster was described to "wear pretty clothes and be lively," prior to being married to Mr. Wright. And then there was such an dull, dark feeling given to the talk of their marriage. Mr. Wright seems creepy and cold, and you get the sense that he wasn't the best husband in the world. I feel like Minnie had her livelihood taken from her at some point. It obviously eventually drove her to a point of murder, but with the background given you don't really blame her. You can't help but sympathize, rather than looking down at her for it.