The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

28 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

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"The Yellow Wallpaper" is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustratin...

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Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 51%
tense 43%
reflective 40%
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: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.08

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