A Jury of Her Peers - summary

A Summary of “A Jury of Her Peers” In her classic short story, “A Jury of Her Peers,” Susan Glaspell, renowned author and Pulitzer Prize winner, brilliantly depicts a tale about a mysterious murder that occurred in a small farming town, Dickson County. The characters in the story are very specific in their actions. Minnie Foster-Wright, who has no children and seems a bit passive in the tale, is the prime suspect for the death …

…the individuals did not cover up for their friend, or they might wonder what happens if the truth is revealed. Also, since the readers are people, it is something that they can relate to in most cases, especially as a child. We have all been in a situation where we lie, even willingly at times, to prevent our friends from getting into trouble. It is a sign of security, a sign of natural human behavior.