The document discusses justice and law, defining it as the process of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes. It describes a conversation between Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale about a case where a woman named Minnie killed her husband. Mrs. Peters believes they should not hide evidence from the crime, as that would go against the law. However, Mrs. Hale convinces Mrs. Peters that justice in this case would mean punishing everyone who neglected Minnie Wright, including themselves.
2. DEFINITION
The process or result of using laws to fairly judge and
punish crimes and criminals
3. COUNTY
ATTORNEY&
SHERIFF
Mrs Peters and Mrs Hale should not hide the evidence
The bird serves as a motive for Minnies killing of her
husband. By hiding the evidence, they are against the
law.
The law has got to punish crime, Mrs. Hale Mrs.
Peters says.
4. MRSPETERS&
MRSHALE
havent receive justice from the start
So if they want to fight justice, it will be for womens
right
thats why they hide evidence
They feel sympathy towards Mrs. Wright
Mrs. Hale convinced Mrs. Peters justice would means
punishing everyone that neglect Mrs. Wright, including
herself.