A Jury of Her Peers
What do Mrs. Hale’s responses to the attorney’s remarks in paragraphs 80-84 reveal about her character?
- Mrs. Hale automatically responds to any of the attorney’s remarks with disdain, revealing her dislike for him.
- 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.
- Mrs. Hale defends Mrs. Wright when the attorney remarks on Minnie’s homemaking skills, revealing her distaste for gossip.
- 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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