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Essay Archive - The Use of Symbolism in "A Jury of Her Peers"
The Use of Symbolism in "A Jury of Her Peers"
Susan Glaspell's short story, A Jury of Her Peers, was written long
before the modern women's movement began, yet her story reveals, through
Glaspell's use of symbolism, the role that women are expected to play in
society. Glaspell illustrates how this highly stereotypical role can
create oppression for women and also bring harm to men as well.
Character names are very important in A Jury of her Peers. The two
characters, John and Minnie Wright, are the focus of the story. The name
Minnie has significant symbolism. Minnie is derived from mini or
mini....
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