The Yellow Wall-Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wall-Paper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

64 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

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First published in 1892, The Yellow Wall-Paper is written as the secret journal of a woman who, failing to relish the joys of marriage and motherhood, is sentenced to a country rest cure. Though she longs to write, her husband and doctor forbid it...

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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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