Question

Which of these best describes Mrs. Wright in "A Jury of Her Peers?"

She hated to see things half done.
She had eyes that looked as if they could see a long way into things.
She was real sweet and pretty, but kind of timid and—fluttery.
She used to wear pretty clothes and be lively.

Answer 1

Answer: She used to wear pretty clothes and be lively.

In "A Jury of Her Peers," Mrs. Wright is an abused and battered wife, who eventually kills her husband. She was a victim for twenty years, and among the things that her husband forced her to do was to dress in rags, even though they could have afforded new clothes. The author, however, tells us that Mrs. Wright:

"...used to wear pretty clothes and be lively--when she was Minnie Foster, one of the town girls, singing in the choir. But that--oh was twenty years ago."

Answer 2

The correct answer for this would be option D. The statement that would best describe Mrs. Wright in "A Jury of Her Peers" is that, she used to wear pretty clothes and be lively. "A Jury of Her Peers", written in 1917, is a short story by Susan Glaspell. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for. Have a great day!