ASSIGNMENT:

“A Jury of Her Peers” ends with Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters consenting to and hiding evidence of a possible motive for John Wright’s death. Considering this ending, and the entire story, complete all parts of the Assignment below:

A. In a detailed response, explain WHY YOU THINK the women hid the evidence of a possible motive for John Wright’s death.

B. Should the women have hidden this possible evidence of a motive for John Wright’s death from the men? Explain YOUR THINKING in a detailed response.