So far, Mrs. Peters has proven to be the more "feminine" of the two women, adhering to the stereotype of her gender by supporting her husband's decisions and trying to stay away. of the entire file. Mrs. Hale, on the other hand, thought about various clues and even altered some of them, which is very unladylike of her. As the scene draws to a close, the men return, unable to find any supporting evidence. The women, however, not only discovered significant clues, but also found a motive. And yet, these are just trifles in the eyes of their “male” counterparts. Amused by the items the ladies plan to bring to the incarcerated Mrs. Wright, they end up ignoring the very item that could doom her. At this point, Ms. Peters demonstrates what can be described as "masculine audacity" by placing the most crucial piece of evidence in her pocket, eliminating any chance the men have of finding a mobile (920). This small act of defiance and courage shows that not all women can be described as “weak, afraid, or cowardly.” Such labels and stereotypes limited people in the 1900s, causing them to lose many things, just as men failed to find evidence by calling these things "feminine trifles." Unfortunately, gender stereotypes are still relevant today, even if they don't seem to have as much impact.