http://battyenglish.wordpress.com/2011/09/17/historical-context-of-the-yellow-wallpaper/
http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/charlotte-perkins-gilmans-yellow-wall-papermdashthe-new-woman
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Social/Historical Connections
The Yellow Wallpaper has many connections to society and historical events that were going on in the time of its release. Gilman, the author, was fighting for women's rights and she related to Jane in many ways. When Jane talks about being trapped behind bars I think that Gilman is trying to say how she is trapped in society and she has little freedom (Pg. 2). The "woman" behind the paper represents all of the women that Gilman is fighting for. When John faints at the end I think Gilman wants to say how she will defeat men (Pg. 11). Also, fainting is typically a feminine thing to do so maybe Jane has become stronger than John (men). After John faints and Jane says "…and right across my path by the wall, so that I had to creep over him every time!" I think that Gilman is saying that women will easily overcome any obstacles while they are fighting for their rights.
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I like how you used great academic vocabulary and used it correctly. For the picture you could have used something different so we can have a visual. I like how much you cited from the book though. I agree with how you said "I think that Gilman is saying that women will easily overcome any obstacles while they are fighting for their rights." because it is creative and very true, I didn't think about this until you said it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I think that women were held back by society. Also fainting is a women thing to do. I never thought that when John fainted and Jane had to creep over him that it was symbolizing that women can overcome any obstacle, but I really like that idea.
ReplyDeleteI agree there are many historical connections. Great connection between Gilman and Jane. I believe you are correct about how she secretly includes womens rights into her piece of writing. I liked how you ended with Gilman overcoming all of her obstacles.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments
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