The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

40 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

The story describes a young woman and her husband, who imposes as a rest cure on her when she suffers "temporary nervous depression" after the birth of their baby. They spend the summer at a colonial mansion, where the narrator is largely confined...

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Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 51%
tense 43%
reflective 41%
emotional 29%
sad 29%
challenging 18%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 28%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.08

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