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    a severe depression after the birth of her only child (Kennedy et. al. 424). Unfortunately‚ she was treated by Dr. S. Weir Mitchell‚ who forbade her to write and prescribed only bed rest and quiet for recovery (Kennedy et al. 424). Her condition only worsened and ultimately resulted in divorce (Kennedy and Gioia 424). Gilman ’s literary indictment of Dr. Mitchell ’s ineffective treatment came to life in the story "The Yellow Wallpaper." On the surface‚ this gothic tale seems only to relate

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    “The yellow wallpaper” in the story is resulted from the narrator’s perception that the wallpaper is a topic she must analyze. She believed that the yellow wallpaper symbolizes things that deeply affect her emotion. The wallpaper expands its symbolism accordingly throughout the story. In the beginning‚ the yellow wallpaper is quite unpleasant. The writer describes it as soiled‚ ripped and an unclean yellow. Moreover‚ it is of a shapeless pattern that makes the narrator try to figure out how it

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    Perkins Gilman experienced from 1860 to 1935‚ it is difficult to understand Gilman ’s situation and understand the significance of "The Yellow Wallpaper." Gilman ’s original purpose of writing the story was to gain personal satisfaction if Dr. S. Weir Mitchell might change his treatment after reading the story. More importantly‚ Gilman says in her article in The Forerunner‚ "It was not intended to drive people crazy‚ but to save people from being driven crazy‚ and it worked" (939). Therefore‚ "The Yellow

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    connected to the narrator for it relates to her state of mind‚ her position in society‚ and her relationships. Gilman’s characterization of the narrator is based on autobiographical experience of hysteria and Neurasthenia‚ her treatment with S. Weir Mitchell‚ her marriage and motherhood. First‚ the wallpaper is symbolic and connected to‚ not only‚ the narrator’s state of mind but reflects many aspects of her life especially her position as a woman. As Maria Teresa Gonzalez Minguez says‚ “For many a woman

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    In the short story “The Yellow Wall Paper‚” C. Stetson reveals her psychological struggles and how she is denial about her mental state. Stetson backs up her claim with a description of her current metal state and how the nursery she lives in plays a key role in her mental state. With the use of Stetson is able to portray the discrimination women with psychological issues are facing and how they feel trapped. The relationship between Stetson and John can be described as loving but controlling.

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    Depression in the 1800s

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    Dealing with Depression in the 1800’s William Faulkner and Charlotte Gilman are two well known writers for intriguing novels of the 1800’s. Their two eccentric pieces‚ “A Rose for Emily” and “The Yellow Wallpaper” are equally alluring. These authors and their works have been well recognized‚ but also critized. The criticism focuses on the society that is portrayed in these novels. The modern readers of today’s society are resentful to this dramatic society. These two novels are full of tradition

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    Adrian Bzura December 13‚ 2011 Dr. Bruce G. Johnson ENG 243 MWF 12 – 12:50 Yellow Wallpaper and Narrator Unreliability (Extra Credit) After reading many short stories I have decided that “The Yellow Wallpaper” is the best example to illustrate narrator unreliability. There are many reasons why the narrator was unreliable in this story and one of them is because she lied about the way she was feeling. She would even lie to herself by saying she was getting better‚ however her condition was only

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    desires to escape from such a society and life and her wishes to prove that such a treatment will never help but in stead it makes everything worse. The author herself went through mental breakdowns and depressions and was advised to be sent to Weir Mitchell who leads her to her breakdown. She mentions his name in her novella. In applying Freud’s theory‚ Gilman has repressed anger which she can’t reveal except through writing. This process works unconsciously because according to Freud these repressed

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    The Yellow Wallpaper‚ a semi-autobiographical novel written by Charlotte Perkins Gildman‚ first wave feminist theoretician‚ in 1892‚ is questioning the social norms that were presented in the 19th century. The author elaborates on the connection between gender division and the effect it had on women. It is interesting to see how and why the author‚ known for her social activism and involvement in a feminist movement‚ decided to portray male in the novel. Gildman explores the nature of the relationship

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    There Will Come Soft Rains

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    THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS Plot Summary The story opens with a clock announcing that it is time to wake up and a hint of premonition that perhaps no one will. In the kitchen‚ the stove cooks breakfast and a voice from the ceiling announces the setting: Allendale‚ California‚ on August 4‚ 2026. The automated house prepares itself for the day‚ but its inhabitants have not responded to several wake up calls‚ breakfast‚ the weather box‚ or the waiting car. The robotic mice finish cleaning the house

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