The authority of men, and the patriarchal views of the time period during which “A Jury of Her Peers” by Susan Glaspell takes place, has always influenced women’s moral judgement. But the shared female experience of isolation while being a homemaker promotes empathy, causing those judgements to sway and create unity among women.
- Introduction:
- Create a context for the thesis
- Provide a brief overview of the story (2 to 3 sentences)
- State the thesis: [Story X] helps us to understand [theme/issue Y] by promoting empathy through [warrant 1], [warrant 2], and [warrant 3]
- Body paragraph #1: Warrant 1
- Supporting evidence from story
- Analysis: How does the story help us understand the concern?
- Body paragraph #2: Warrant 2
- Supporting evidence from story
- Analysis: How does the story help us understand the issue?
- Body paragraph #3: Warrant 3
- Supporting evidence from story
- Analysis: How does the story help us understand the issue?
- Conclusion
- Return to the thesis
- Reflect on the connection between the article and the story. What have we learned from your analysis? Does fiction really promote empathy?
