Word Entry: "A Jury of Her Peers" (page 370)

11.       “And yet,” said he, with the gallantry of a young politician. “for all their worries, what would we do without the ladies?” (page 370)

22.       My guess is the word gallantry is used to describe the character role in the story. In this case it is the young attorney whose’ name is not stated in the reading.

33.       Definition: “courteous attention to a lady” (Merriam-Webster)

44.       I guessed wrong in the definition of gallantry. I understand that the young attorney was trying to flattery the women in the room, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters. It makes more sense because before the attorney said anything Mrs. Peters’ husband said a smart remark about the fruits. On page 369, he said “Oh, well women are used to worrying over trifles.”As you can see, Mr. Peters, are disrespecting the roles of women. The attorney was trying to give respect to the women that are present in the house.