A Jury of Her Peers

What do Mrs. Hale’s responses to the attorney’s remarks in paragraphs 80-84 reveal about her character?

  1. Mrs. Hale automatically responds to any of the attorney’s remarks with disdain, revealing her dislike for him.
  2. Mrs. Hale defends Mrs. Wright when the attorney remarks on Minnie’s homemaking skills, revealing her willingness to stand up for Minnie and women in general.
  3. Mrs. Hale defends Mrs. Wright when the attorney remarks on Minnie’s homemaking skills, revealing her distaste for gossip.
  4. Mrs. Hale agrees with the attorney’s assessments of Minnie’s home though inwardly she does not, suggesting she has a naturally deceitful nature.
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  1. Mrs. Hale defends Mrs. Wright when the attorney remarks on Minnie’s homemaking skills, revealing her willingness to stand up for Minnie and women in general.
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