It must be noted, that The Yellow Wallpaper is
regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature,
illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's physical and mental
health. The Yellow Wallpaper examines the role of women in 19th-century
American society, including the relationship between husbands and wives, the
economic and social dependence of women on men, and the repression of female
individuality and sexuality.
After reading this short story for 3 times, I can say that it is worth spending your time. Without a doubt, every woman should read it in order to see that our society has really changed and women and men are equal. It is not as it was in 18 or 19 century. We don't have such problems nowadays. We are free to do what we want. Moreover, the author also touches upon such themes as:
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After reading this short story for 3 times, I can say that it is worth spending your time. Without a doubt, every woman should read it in order to see that our society has really changed and women and men are equal. It is not as it was in 18 or 19 century. We don't have such problems nowadays. We are free to do what we want. Moreover, the author also touches upon such themes as:
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Freedom and Confinement
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Madness
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Gender
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Literature and Writing
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Society and Class
I believe that James Brown's song " It's a man's world" is a good example of changes in our world beginning from the middle of the 19th century



I appreciate your intensive reading of the story, Galyna. This will surely help you understand the story better. I'm looking forward to your complete stylistic analysis!
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