Susan Glaspell, “A Jury of Her Peers” (551-556)

What are trifles?

Outline the sequence of events in this story. Who are the characters, and how are they related to one another?

What are the causes of Minnie Wright’s actions? What are the consequences of her husband’s actions?

What are the causes of Martha Hale’s and Mrs. Peters’ actions? What are the consequences of their actions?

What are the attitudes of the men toward the women in this story? What are the attitudes of the women toward the men? What evidence indicates these attitudes?

What is the purpose of “A Jury of Her Peers?” At what point did you realize what actually occurs in the story?