Oppression is still real and women are still victimized verbally, physically and sexually. Glaspell does not claim that murder is the only option when dealing with violent men; instead, a woman should simply stand up for herself. Causing oneself to become so depressed that it leads to hateful thoughts is a danger to oneself and others. Women must leave or inform another person of the situation before it reaches that level, but for this to work, women must be there for each other. Otherwise they will end up like Martha, indirectly just as guilty as Minnie's husband for her decline