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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: A Psychological Realism Exploration

Delve into the utopian feminist world of "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a novel depicting the impact of mental illness and the role of women in the last decades of the 19th century. Experience the gothic setting, symbolic imagery, and compelling narrative through the eyes of the unnamed protagonist as she struggles with post-partum depression in her confinement. Explore the themes of mental illness and the evolving role of women in society during this time of growth and expansion.

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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: A Psychological Realism Exploration

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  1. The Yellow Wallpaper Charlotte Perkins Gilman

  2. Charlotte Perkins Gilman1860-1935 • Genre: Novels, short stories, poetry “The Yellow Wallpaper: Written and published in 1892 • Utopian feminist • Suffered severe post-partum depression after birth of daughter • Famous quotation “There is no female brain. The brain is not an organ of sex. Might as well speak of a female liver.”

  3. The Yellow Wallpaper Historical context • Last three decades of 19th century: Time of development, growth, and expansion, • Time of femme convert

  4. The Yellow Wallpaper Style • Psychological realism • Gothicism

  5. The Yellow Wallpaper Characters • Unnamed protagonist • John • Jennie

  6. The Yellow Wallpaper Setting • Location • House

  7. The Yellow Wallpaper Narration • Point of view • Journal

  8. The Yellow Wallpaper Symbolism • Wallpaper • Nursery • Barred windows • Nailed-down bed

  9. The Yellow Wallpaper Themes • Mental illness • Role of women

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