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1. Who is the central character? That is, on whom does the story focus? What do you learn about her? What are her circumstances of life? Why does she explain her action as she does?
2. Describe the differences between Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, in terms of their status, backgrounds, and comparative qualities and strengths of character.

3.    Why do the two women not voice their conclusions about the murder? How does Glaspell show that they both know the murderer’s identity, the reasons, and the method? At the story’s conclusion, why do they silently “cover up” the clues they have discovered?