Complete a trading card for the following characters after you have read their stories.

-Louise Mallard-Mrs. Wright

-Emily

Character Trading Cards

Answer the following questions using textual evidence to support what you are trying to say.

“The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin

*Mrs. Mallard “did not hear the story as many women have heard the same” (story quote). What does this reaction suggest about her? Does it suggest how “ladies” were expected to react?

•What does the setting description tell us about her ordinary life?

•Who could consider Mrs. Mallard’s joy “monstrous”? Do you judge her negatively at this point?

•How would this story change if it had been Mr. Mallard at home with heart problems hearing about Mrs. Mallard’s death?

"A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell

Making Predictions

What do you think the story will be about? What makes you think so?

What in your opinion is a jury of peers?

Who do you think is being judged and why?

Write your predictions down on a sheet of paper. Once complete, share your reactions with your group. Keep ALL paperwork since this will be turned in for a grade.

About Susan Glaspell

Research Susan Glaspell and the role of women during the early 1900s to help answer the

following questions.

What do you think were the traditional gender roles in the 1900s?

Why did Susan Glaspell conflict with them?

In your opinion, what influence will this have on the story?