The Yellow Wallpaper is a text that is rich in symbolic meaning and complexity. You will be discussing this text in relation to the theoretical pieces.
Consider your sense of how gender is created in the story; what are the “institutions” at work constructing/policing/challenging ideas and attitudes about gender?
Make note of the literary elements contributing to how gender is created in this text.
Then, consider the theoretical texts. Read “The Reproduction of Femininity” by Susan Bordo and one of the cultural works from Gilman’s era (they are also on classroom; one is by Beecher and one is by Willard). Consider The Yellow Wallpaper in relation to the theoretical works.
You will then write a 5-6 page paper indicating HOW the theoretical texts connect to and inform your reading of the story, and how the literary text demonstrates/upholds/challenges the key ideas of the theory.
Remember to use quotes from both the story and the articles, and put the pieces in conversation. Your reading should be specific and close to the text.
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