49 pages 1 hour read

Susan Glaspell

A Jury of Her Peers

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1917

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Essay Topics

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Why do Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale hide the crucial evidence that proves Mrs. Wright’s motive in the murder of her husband from the men? Explain the significance in terms of one of the themes of the story.

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Why do Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale hide the crucial evidence that proves Mrs. Wright’s motive in the murder of her husband from the men? Explain the significance in terms of one of the themes of the story.

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Discuss Glaspell’s use of setting in this story. The Wright’s kitchen in particular plays a crucial role in the plot. How does the house and overall setting relate to and describe a theme of the story? Explain.