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How does Mrs. Hale’s insistence on not telling Mrs. Wright about her preserves contribute to the overall meaning of the text?

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Mrs. Hale has no wish to worry Mrs. Wright. She knows how much hard work goes into getting the preserves just right... to tell her now would simply upset her more. In context, the women understand how Minnie might feel and react... they are the more empathetic.

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