In a work revealing of the human condition, Mrs. Write is acquitted by "A Jury of Her Peers" for two reasons: the men viewed the women as insignificant while the women viewed themselves with compassion and understanding. This conclusion is evident in the author's use of word choice, symbolism, and metaphors.
             When Mr. Hale uses the word "trifles" in depicting the affairs of women it is apparent that he thinks very little of a woman's importance. In this way the writer makes is clear that Mr. Hale hasn't taken the time to relate to a woman in a way in which he could identify his own commonality. Speaking in such a way conveys the idea that women live in some time of inferior box, in which pivotal matters are beyond their perception. His outward expression of this sentiment is simply verbal masturbation. When he proceeds to say, "you and Mrs. Write were neighbors. I suppose you were friends, too" its as to say that women are simple-minded, like animals who will breed if left within a stone's throw of each other. These opening excerpts are meant to impart a tone of egoism and obliviousness on the part of Mr. Hale. When Martha says, "well I don't know that Mr. Write had either [home making instinct]" it is an example of the understanding that women share with one another. It also shines a light on the gender roles of the setting. Such word choices are clear examples of Mrs. Write's metaphoric acquittal.
             As to Glaspell's use of symbolism, it is clear that this work is wrought with it. It is implied that Mr. Write killed Mrs. Write's bird. When Mrs. Hale says that someone wrung its neck, one gathers that the women immediately conclude that the murder of Mr. Hale is revenge for the murder of Mrs. Write's canary. The canary is symbolic of Mrs. Write herself. This is supported by Martha's saying that Mrs. Write was like a bird. A bird is one of the freest things in the world. It is not even oppressed by the law of gravity. Mr. Writes symbo...