Trifles is seen as an example of early feminist drama , because it is two female characters ' , Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale 's , ability to sympathize with the victim 's wife , Minnie , and so understand her motives , that leads them to the evidence against her , while the men are blinded by their cold , emotionless investigation of material facts .
They had the ability to sympathize with the victim 's wife , Minnie .