Symbolism of The Yellow Wallpaper Discussion
Symbolism of The Yellow Wallpaper Discussion
Select one of the following: John Steinbeck, “The Chrysanthemums;” Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper;” Ursula Le Guin, “The Ones who Walk Away from the Omelas;” Shirley Jackson, “The Lottery;” Sherman Alexie, “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona;” Ha Jin, “Saboteur 0”
Draft: Write a 500 – 750-word essay that responds to the following questions:
- What is the name of the story? The author? Year published?
- What is the story about? (short paragraph)
- Who is the main character and what are the main qualities?
- What elements are repeated?
- Why or how are they functioning as symbols?
- Think of an updated version of the story. How would you modify the story to make it take place now? Describe the names, places, and other elements.
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