A Jury Of Her Peers Symbolism Essay

Symbolism is a way an author gives a reader the ability to interpret the story. Symbolism is heavily used in “A Jury of Her Peers” to describe the relationship and characterization of Mrs. and Mr. Wright. The broken stove is a representation of neglect with Mr. Wright, and for Mrs. Wright her decline since her marriage. The birdcage is a representation of life for both Mrs. and Mr. Wright. Mrs. Wright is trapped and Mr. Wright is the cage. The bird represent the joy Mrs. Wright wants and use to have, and for Mr. Wright it represents his cruelty and abuse. The symbolism of Mrs. and Mr. Wright in “A Jury of Her Peers” represents the oppression of women by men.
First the broken stove is a representation of neglect with Mr. Wright, and for Mrs. Wright her decline since her marriage. The home and the marriage never came first for Mr. Wright, he did not fix the
The bird represent the joyful life Mrs. Wright wants and use to have, and for Mr. Wright it represents his cruelty and abuse. The bird sings and provides warmth and joy for Mrs. Wright. The bird is a sign of cheerfulness in a bleary home. Mrs Hale states, "He didn't drink, and kept his word as well as most, I guess, and paid his debts. But he was a hard man, Mrs. Peters. Just to pass the time of day with him--." She stopped, shivered a little. "Like a raw wind that gets to the bone." Mr. Wright strangles the bird, once again neglecting his wife, trapping his wife in a bleary place, and being cruel and abusive.
Even though the symbolism Glaspell uses in “A Jury of Her Peers” represents the oppression of women by men that use of symbolism provides the readers the freedom to interpret the story in their own way. The broken stove, the broken birdcage, and lastly the bird all symbolize the completely different aspects of the personalities and overall relationship between Mrs. and Mr. Wright. The death of Mr. Wright sets Mrs. Wright free, even if she is in