Literature gives order to human experience.
Literature explores cultural values.
Literature demands an emotional response from the
reader.
Like a great journey, literature can show you things
you have never seen before and will never forget.
Join our journey through a classic short story, "A
Jury of Her Peers," by Susan Glaspell. Along the way,
you'll solve the mystery of whether Minnie Wright killed
her husband and explore the story's literary elements.
You will also encounter rest stops where you can read
more about the structure of story and take part in activities
related to "A Jury of Her Peers".
Enter the door on
the right to begin your journey.
If you would like to print a copy of "A Jury of Her
Peers" before you begin your journey, click here.
If you have read the story, click here
to read about the elements of a good short story and
to take part in activities related to "A Jury of Her
Peers."