37 pages 1 hour read

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1892

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Essay Topics

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Although Gilman’s short story is not technically Gothic, elements that characterize the Gothic movement in literature are observable. What are a few of these elements? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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Comment on the narrator’s use of repetition. Locate at least three examples of repetition in the story and discuss how it enhances your understanding of the narrator’s temperament and personality.

3.

Some scholars believe the narrator’s depiction of her husband is a caricature. Do you agree or disagree with this interpretation of John’s behavior and regard towards his wife?

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