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64 Isolation and Denial in ‘A Rose for Emily’ and Real-life Tragedies

Subdued Lives: Echoes of Isolation and Tragedy A woman not seen by neighbors for 30 years has been found dead with her daughter after complaints of a pungent smell coming from their dilapidated house. Similar to “A Rose from Emily” when she isolated herself in the house for years. Police who broke into the property […]

66 Traditions and Conflicts in ‘A Rose for Emily’: Post-Civil War

Emily’s House and the Social Hierarchy The Antebellum society had clear status demarcations. On the top were the aristocrats, the slave owners, and the masters of large plantations. They formed the cream of society and did not associate with the working middle class, who were usually considered as ‘commoners.’ The lowest rung of the society […]

68 Symbolism & Imagery in ‘The Yellow Wallpaper

Imagery in ‘The Yellow Wallpaper From the 19th century to the 21st century in the U.S., the social norms of women across the board have flipped head over heels. From the fight for women’s suffrage movements back in the 1900s to the current ‘me too’ movements, the fight for woman’s ‘equality’ has never been greater. […]

69 The Impact of Patriarchy and Mental Health in “The Yellow Wallpaper”

Societal Norms and Women’s Mental Health In the “Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the Narrator, who is believed to be a young woman possibly named Jane, is in a dystopia. She is married to John, a doctor who attempts to diagnose and “help” her through what is today believed to be Post Partum psychosis, […]

70 The Yellow Wallpaper: Autonomy & Mental Health in 19th Century

Struggles of Women in the 19th Century Today’s women in America enjoy more freedom than ever before; however, it wasn’t always the case. Women were often looked down upon and treated like second-class citizens. Men didn’t even listen to, or respect women’s opinions, even if they were married, and these women would keep their feelings […]

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