The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

46 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 1892 short story, The Yellow Wallpaper is a valuable piece of American feminist literature that reveals attitudes toward the psychological health of women in the nineteenth century. Diagnosed with "temporary nervous depr...

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Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 55%
tense 44%
reflective 37%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
challenging 17%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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