Gothic Literature Archives - Tahlia Bickford

The Yellow Wallpaper Bedroom

The Symbolism of the Yellow Wallpaper: The Yellow Wallpaper Bedroom The yellow wallpaper in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” is not just a decorative element but a potent symbol of the protagonist’s confinement and oppression. It represents the restrictive societal expectations imposed on women in the late 19th century, particularly those deemed … Read more

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