Out of the Gate
"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - A short story about a woman who is confined to a room by her husband, which leads to her descent into madness.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1890 · Genre: Fiction, Social Commentary, Feminist Literature · 722 words
First lines
Out of the glorious city gate A great throng came. A mighty throng that swelled and grew Around a face that all men knew- A man who bore a noted name- Gathered to listen to his fate.
The Judge sat high. Unbroken black Around, above, and at his back. The people pressed for nearer place, Longing, yet shamed, to watch that face; And in a space before the throne The prisoner stood, unbound, alone. So thick they rose on every side, There was no spot his face to hide.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Social Commentary, Feminist Literature
- Length: 722 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — As Charlotte Perkins Gilman's work is mostly writing fictional stories, her book 'OUT OF THE GATE' is primarily classified as Fiction.
- Social Commentary — Gilman is known for her feminist themes and social commentary, and these appear in 'OUT OF THE GATE' as well, hence the genre.
- Feminist Literature — Given Gilman’s commitment to gender equality, 'OUT OF THE GATE' also fits into the genre of Feminist Literature.
Tags
feminism · mental health · society · gender roles · isolation · self-discovery · oppression · freedom · identity · psychological · narrative · women's rights