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Why does Mrs. Hale feel so guilty about not visiting Mrs. Wright more often? Why does Mrs. Hale feel such tremendous guilt about Mrs. Wright’s current plight?

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Mrs. Hale recognizes the isolation Mrs. Wright must have experienced and blames herself, as a member of the community, for neglecting to help her out. Minnie Wright was alone and likely lonely. The presence and comaraderie of another woman might have made a difference in her life.