JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pulped and Reduced, Dried Out and Flattened: the Horrors of Aborted Agency in "The Yellow Wallpaper".

  • Published In: Studies in American Fiction, 2023, v. 50, n. 1/2. P. 75 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Estok, Simon C. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the intricate layers of meaning in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper," delving into its ecogothic dimensions, the agency of nature and women, and the unseen forces that haunt the narrative. Topics include the entangled complexities of truncated agencies, the interplay between ecophobia and the ecogothic, and the significance of decoding the historical and cultural cues embedded in text, urging readers to explore beyond surface interpretations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Studies in American Fiction. 2023/03, Vol. 50, Issue 1/2, p75
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0091-8083
  • DOI:10.1353/saf.2023.a923095
  • Accession Number:176272614

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.