oping around and criticizing'" (1327) and as sarcastic. Everywhere it is apparent how condescending the men are as well. Mrs. Hale and, especially, Mrs. Peters are underestimated. Mr. Peters, the sheriff, is of the opinion that "'anything Mrs. Peters does'll be alright,'" and later the attorney concurs, "'Mrs. Peters doesn't need supervising.'" (1327, 1334). These men have certain prejudices about women, and these prejudices cause them to have a weak case against Minnie. The women know this; they are smart, depicted as much smarter than the men. The dynamic characteristics of the women allow the reader to empathize with them and get a fundamental understanding of what it must be like to be a woman in that time period. Due to the narrow-mindedness of the men, they cannot put together a substantial case against Mrs. Wright, but the women have solved the case and act as the judge and jury. Mrs. Hale's final line sums up her bond with Minnie, she says, most likely with a satisfied and knowing grin, "'We call it--knot it, Mr. Henderson'" (1334)....
