Why does Mrs. Hale feel so guilty about not visiting Mrs. Wright more often? Why does Mrs. Hale feel such tremendous guilt about Mrs. Wright’s current plight?

Mrs. Hale recognizes the isolation Mrs. Wright must have experienced and blames herself, as a member of the community, for neglecting to help her out. Minnie Wright was alone and likely lonely. The presence and comaraderie of another woman might have made a difference in her life.