The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

26 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

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The Yellow Wallpaper is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating ...

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Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 55%
tense 44%
reflective 37%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
challenging 18%
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: 4% | 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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