In 1917 when “a jury of her peers” was published, women could not vote or, more importantly to this story, could not serve on a jury. In this story Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters serve Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters gather a great deal of evidence especially in comparison to what the men gather. The women start off discovering little things about Minie’s life that lead to a motive for murder. When first arriving at …showed first 75 words of 367 total…

…showed last 75 words of 367 total…John wright Thw women uncover all the evidence the men are looking for. The evidence proves minie killed john, it gives a clear motive for her to do it. Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters found evidence: Dark, plain clothes Sugar half full, jar on counter Stitching on quilt crocked Bir cage open Dead bird – strangled Husband dead – strangled Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters enter the home of Minnie Wright. They made many observations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**