The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

38 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious fast-paced
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The Yellow Wallpaper is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the nineteenth century toward women's physical and mental health. The story also has been classified as Gothic fiction and horro...

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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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