A Jury of her Peers

In the short story "A Jury of her Peers" by Susan Glaspell, a character change takes place when Minnie Foster becomes Mrs. Wright. In the short story, the other ladies at the house talk about how Mrs. Wright has changed over the last twenty years. "She used to wear pretty clothes and be lively- when she was Minnie Foster, one of the town girls, singing in the choir. But that- oh that was twenty years ago" (Glaspell, 415). At some point right before or during the marriage, she made a life style change. In the short story, when the murder takes place, her appearance and her attitude towards others has greatly changed. While reading the short story, I began to wonder why she made such a dramatic life change when she was married. I began thinking that it had to do with the relationship that she had with Mr. Wright. The puzzling component is that in the short story there are no signs of manipulation or abuse in the relationship. So, why the sudden change in the lifestyle of Minnie Foster?