The Lesson of Death. To S. T. D
THE LESSON OF DEATH BY CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN: A short story about a woman who is treated like a machine by society, and her eventual breakdown.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Social Commentary · 756 words
First lines
In memory of one whose breath Blessed all with words wise, loving, brave; Whose life was service, and whose death Unites our hearts around her grave.
Another blow has fallen, Lord- Was it from thee? Is it indeed thy fiery sword That cuts our hearts? We know thy word; We know by heart wherein it saith "Whom the Lord loves he chasteneth"- But also, in another breath, This: "The wages of sin is death."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Social Commentary
- Length: 756 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — This title likely belongs to a poem because Charlotte Perkins Gilman worked heavily in the medium of poetry.
- Feminist Literature — Gilman was deeply involved in feminist theory and social reform, themes which likely appear in this work.
- Social Commentary — Given Gilman's propensity towards highlighting social issues and cultural criticism, this motif likely appears in this work.
Tags
death · mortality · life lessons · philosophy · existentialism · human experience · grief · loss · reflection · self-discovery · psychology · society